How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1330 miles / 2140 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 33 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport
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Distance from Chicago to Albuquerque
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Albuquerque. 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 Chicago to Albuquerque?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Albuquerque?
The time difference between Chicago and Albuquerque is 1 hour. Albuquerque is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
On average, flying from Chicago to Albuquerque 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 Chicago to Albuquerque
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Albuquerque International Sunport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABQ |
| ICAO Code: | KABQ |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |