The straight-line distance from Chicago, United States to Mexico City, Mexico is 2,722 km (1,691 miles).Mexico City is SSW of Chicago.
Distance (km)
2,722
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,691
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 54 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
207° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 54 min | 2,722 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 44 hr 12 min | ~3,539 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Chicago, United States |
| To | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,722 km (1,691 miles) |
| Bearing | 207° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Chicago) | 41.8781°, -87.6298° |
| Coordinates (Mexico City) | 19.4326°, -99.1332° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Mexico City is 2,722 km (1,691 miles). Mexico City is SSW of Chicago.
A direct flight from Chicago to Mexico City takes approximately 3 hr 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Chicago to Mexico City takes approximately 44 hr 12 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Mexico City is SSW (207 degrees) from Chicago.
The distance from Mexico City to Chicago is the same: 2,722 km (1,691 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.