How far is Cancún from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1431 miles / 2302 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Cancún (CUN) is 2815 miles / 4531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 32 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Cancún International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Cancún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Cancún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1430.533 miles
- 2302.219 kilometers
- 1243.099 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- 1434.561 miles
- 2308.702 kilometers
- 1246.599 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 Cancún?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Cancún?
The time difference between Chicago and Cancún is 1 hour. Cancún is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Cancún generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Cancún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
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 | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Cancún (CUN)
| AirTran Airways |