How far is Cancún from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 1444 miles / 2324 kilometers / 1255 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Cancún (CUN) is 2825 miles / 4546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 52 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1444.156 miles
- 2324.144 kilometers
- 1254.937 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- 1448.197 miles
- 2330.647 kilometers
- 1258.449 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 O'Hare International Airport to Cancún International Airport is 3 hours and 14 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)
On average, flying from Chicago to Cancún generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 (ORD) to Cancún (CUN)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |