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Distance from Chicago to Mexico City

2,722 km (1,691 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

2,722 km

Kilometers

1,691 miles

Miles

~3h 42m

Est. Flight

0h

Time Difference

Chicago

USA
Area: 606 km²
Population: 2.7M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 176m

Mexico City

Mexico
Area: 1,485 km²
Population: 9.21M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 2240m

The distance between Chicago and Mexico City is roughly equivalent to 7 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower, while Mexico City is famous for Zócalo plaza and Chapultepec Castle.

In terms of city area, Mexico City is 2.5x larger than Chicago. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Chicago from Mexico City?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Mexico City is 2,722 km (1,691 miles).

How long is the flight from Chicago to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take approximately 3h 42m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Chicago bigger than Mexico City?

Mexico City is larger at 1,485 km², compared to 606 km².

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