How far is Chicago, IL, from Albuquerque, NM?
The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (MDW) is 1324 miles / 2131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 35 minutes.
Albuquerque International Sunport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Albuquerque to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albuquerque to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1120.950 miles
- 1803.994 kilometers
- 974.079 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- 1119.050 miles
- 1800.936 kilometers
- 972.427 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 Albuquerque to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Albuquerque to Chicago generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Albuquerque International Sunport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABQ |
| ICAO Code: | KABQ |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |