How far is Mexicali from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1629 miles / 2622 kilometers / 1416 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Mexicali (MXL) is 2026 miles / 3261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 52 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Mexicali International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Mexicali
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Mexicali. 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 Chicago to Mexicali?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Mexicali?
The time difference between Chicago and Mexicali is 2 hours. Mexicali is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)
On average, flying from Chicago to Mexicali 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 Chicago to Mexicali
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).
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 | Mexicali International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexicali |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | MXL |
| ICAO Code: | MMML |
| Coordinates: | 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W |