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Distance from Monterrey to Chicago

Straight line

2,138 km
1,329 mi · 1,155 NM

By road

2,467 km
1,533 mi

Travel time

27 h 21 min
flight ≈ 3 h 10 min

Direction

NNE 30°
initial bearing

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How far is Monterrey from Chicago?

Monterrey (Mexico) and Chicago (United States) are quite far apart: 2,138 km in a straight line, that is 1,329 miles or 1,155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Monterrey to Chicago is 2,467 km (1,533 miles), about 27 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Monterrey, Chicago lies to the north-east (initial bearing 30°). The route crosses from Mexico into United States. The halfway point is at 33.9234°, -94.5884°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Monterrey from Chicago?

By road it is 2,467 km (1,533 miles) from Monterrey to Chicago; in a straight line it is 2,138 km (1,329 miles).

How long is the drive from Monterrey to Chicago?

About 27 h 21 min on the fastest route (2,467 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Monterrey?

Chicago is to the north-east of Monterrey, at an initial bearing of 30°.

How long is the flight from Monterrey to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 10 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.