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How far is Culiacán from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Culiacán (Culiacán International Airport) is 1629 miles / 2622 kilometers / 1416 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Culiacán (CUL) is 2169 miles / 3490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Culiacán International Airport

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1416
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Distance from Chicago to Culiacán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1628.986 miles
  • 2621.599 kilometers
  • 1415.550 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
  • 1629.479 miles
  • 2622.393 kilometers
  • 1415.979 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 Culiacán?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Culiacán International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Culiacán International Airport (CUL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Culiacán generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 414 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 Culiacán

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Culiacán International Airport
City: Culiacán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUL
ICAO Code: MMCL
Coordinates: 24°45′52″N, 107°28′29″W