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How far is Chicago, IL, from Guadalajara?

The distance between Guadalajara (Guadalajara International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1725 miles / 2775 kilometers / 1499 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guadalajara (GDL) to Chicago (MDW) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 34 minutes.

Guadalajara International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Guadalajara to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1724.537 miles
  • 2775.373 kilometers
  • 1498.582 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
  • 1727.134 miles
  • 2779.554 kilometers
  • 1500.839 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 Guadalajara to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Guadalajara and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Guadalajara and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Guadalajara to Chicago generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guadalajara to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Guadalajara International Airport
City: Guadalajara
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: GDL
ICAO Code: MMGL
Coordinates: 20°31′18″N, 103°18′39″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W

Airlines flying from Guadalajara (GDL) to Chicago (MDW)

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