How far is Chicago, IL, from Mexicali?
The distance between Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1629 miles / 2622 kilometers / 1416 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mexicali (MXL) to Chicago (ORD) is 2026 miles / 3261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 3 minutes.
Mexicali International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Mexicali to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mexicali to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1628.996 miles
- 2621.615 kilometers
- 1415.559 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- 1626.265 miles
- 2617.219 kilometers
- 1413.185 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 Mexicali to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Mexicali International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mexicali and Chicago?
The time difference between Mexicali and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Mexicali.
Flight carbon footprint between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Mexicali to Chicago 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 Mexicali to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexicali International Airport (MXL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Mexicali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexicali |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MXL |
| ICAO Code: | MMML |
| Coordinates: | 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |