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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 1778 miles / 2861 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 2221 miles / 3574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 28 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1777.626 miles
  • 2860.812 kilometers
  • 1544.715 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
  • 1779.834 miles
  • 2864.365 kilometers
  • 1546.633 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 Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Puerto Vallarta.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

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 Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
City: Puerto Vallarta
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PVR
ICAO Code: MMPR
Coordinates: 20°40′48″N, 105°15′14″W