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How far is Xalapa from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers / 1421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Xalapa (JAL) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 0 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Xalapa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Xalapa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1635.832 miles
  • 2632.617 kilometers
  • 1421.499 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1639.789 miles
  • 2638.984 kilometers
  • 1424.937 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).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Lencero Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Xalapa generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W