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How far is Ixtapa from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1853 miles / 2982 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2264 miles / 3643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 3 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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1610
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Distance from Chicago to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1853.069 miles
  • 2982.225 kilometers
  • 1610.273 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
  • 1856.967 miles
  • 2988.499 kilometers
  • 1613.660 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ixtapa?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Ixtapa.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Chicago to Ixtapa generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W