Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Cancún (CUN)
Flight distance from Chicago to Cancún (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Cancún International Airport) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers / 1255 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 14 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Cancún (CUN) is 2868 miles / 4616 kilometers and travel time by car is about 56 hours 39 minutes.
Chicago – Cancún
How far is Cancún from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1444.156 miles
- 2324.144 kilometers
- 1254.937 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- 1448.197 miles
- 2330.647 kilometers
- 1258.449 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).
Flight Duration
Estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours 14 minutes.
Time difference
The time difference between Chicago and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Chicago time to Cancún time converter
Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Chicago to Cancún generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, 176 kilograms is equal to 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Cancún
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Cancún (CUN)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |