How far is Mexico City from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Mexico City (Felipe Ángeles International Airport) is 1664 miles / 2679 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (NLU) is 2059 miles / 3313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 43 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Felipe Ángeles International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Mexico City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Mexico City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1664.402 miles
- 2678.595 kilometers
- 1446.326 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- 1667.981 miles
- 2684.355 kilometers
- 1449.436 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 Mexico City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City?
The time difference between Chicago and Mexico City is 1 hour. Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
On average, flying from Chicago to Mexico City generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Mexico City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
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 | Felipe Ángeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexico City |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | NLU |
| ICAO Code: | MMSM |
| Coordinates: | 19°44′44″N, 99°0′52″W |