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How far is Chicago, IL, from Tijuana?

The distance between Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1723 miles / 2774 kilometers / 1498 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tijuana (TIJ) to Chicago (MDW) is 2093 miles / 3368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 48 minutes.

Tijuana International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Tijuana to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1723.499 miles
  • 2773.703 kilometers
  • 1497.680 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
  • 1720.482 miles
  • 2768.847 kilometers
  • 1495.058 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 Tijuana to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Tijuana International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Tijuana to Chicago generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tijuana to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W
Destination 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