How far is El Paso, TX, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 1237 miles / 1990 kilometers / 1075 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to El Paso (ELP) is 1455 miles / 2341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 47 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – El Paso International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to El Paso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to El Paso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1236.827 miles
- 1990.480 kilometers
- 1074.773 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- 1235.613 miles
- 1988.527 kilometers
- 1073.719 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 El Paso?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and El Paso?
The time difference between Chicago and El Paso is 1 hour. El Paso is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)
On average, flying from Chicago to El Paso generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 El Paso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
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 | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |