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How far is Mexico City from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) is 1686 miles / 2713 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX) is 2069 miles / 3330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 49 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Mexico City International Airport

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1686
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2713
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1465
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Distance from Chicago to Mexico City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1685.656 miles
  • 2712.800 kilometers
  • 1464.795 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
  • 1689.329 miles
  • 2718.711 kilometers
  • 1467.987 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 Mexico City?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mexico City International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexico City?

There is no time difference between Chicago and Mexico City.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

On average, flying from Chicago to Mexico City generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Mexico City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX)

Aeroméxico
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
Volaris