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Distance from Tijuana to Chicago

Straight line

2,788 km
1,733 mi · 1,506 NM

By road

3,376 km
2,098 mi

Travel time

36 h 56 min
flight ≈ 3 h 59 min

Direction

ENE 60°
initial bearing

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How far is Tijuana from Chicago?

Tijuana (Mexico) and Chicago (United States) are very far apart: 2,788 km in a straight line, that is 1,733 miles or 1,506 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tijuana to Chicago is 3,376 km (2,098 miles), about 36 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Tijuana, Chicago lies to the north-east (initial bearing 60°). The route crosses from Mexico into United States. The halfway point is at 38.0918°, -103.2572°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 59 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 Tijuana from Chicago?

By road it is 3,376 km (2,098 miles) from Tijuana to Chicago; in a straight line it is 2,788 km (1,733 miles).

How long is the drive from Tijuana to Chicago?

About 36 h 56 min on the fastest route (3,376 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chicago from Tijuana?

Chicago is to the north-east of Tijuana, at an initial bearing of 60°.

How long is the flight from Tijuana to Chicago?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 59 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.