Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Albuquerque, NM (ABQ)
Flight distance from Chicago to Albuquerque (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 36 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers and travel time by car is about 22 hours 36 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Albuquerque.
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
How far is Albuquerque from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Albuquerque. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1117.785 miles
- 1798.900 kilometers
- 971.328 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1115.932 miles
- 1795.919 kilometers
- 969.719 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
Airport information
| A | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| B | Albuquerque International Sunport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABQ |
| ICAO Code: | KABQ |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Albuquerque is 1 hour. Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 158 kg (348 pounds).
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Chicago (ORD) → Albuquerque (ABQ).
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