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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1855 miles / 2986 kilometers / 1612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2210 miles / 3557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 37 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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1855
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2986
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1612
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Distance from Chicago to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1855.304 miles
  • 2985.822 kilometers
  • 1612.215 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
  • 1858.994 miles
  • 2991.761 kilometers
  • 1615.422 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Chicago to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W