Distance from Chicago to Albuquerque (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Albuquerque, New Mexico is 1,815 kilometers (1,128 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Chicago is located in the northeastern part of the United States while Albuquerque is situated in the southwestern region, highlighting the vast geographical span between the two cities. The straight-line distance between them is 1,815 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Albuquerque is at 1,513 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Albuquerque covers around 2040 km, primarily via I-55 S and I-40 W, passing through states like Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas, offering a diverse range of landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Route 66, St. Louis Arch, Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Albuquerque crosses the Midwest plains and the southwestern deserts, with Route 66 as a notable landmark.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Albuquerque due to moderate temperatures; summer offers cultural events.

Climate

Albuquerque generally experiences a drier and warmer climate compared to Chicago, with more sunshine and less humidity.

Accessibility

Albuquerque offers accessible public transport and facilities, similar to Chicago, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Albuquerque, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 35.0845° N 106.6511° W

Elevation: 1,513 m (4,964 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
  • Los Alamos County Airport (LAM)
  • Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT)
  • Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Albuquerque

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Albuquerque to New York City 2,921 km
From Albuquerque to Los Angeles 1,069 km
From Albuquerque to Chicago 1,815 km
From Albuquerque to Houston 1,213 km
From Albuquerque to Phoenix 531 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Chicago and Albuquerque.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Reynosa, Mexico Mexicali, Mexico 1,815 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Oakland, United States 1,815 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Santa Marta, Colombia 1,815 km
Winnipeg, Canada Laval, Canada 1,815 km
Vienna, Austria Murcia, Spain 1,815 km
Cartagena, Colombia Piura, Peru 1,815 km
Cúcuta, Colombia Chiclayo, Peru 1,815 km
Hanoi, Vietnam Kolkata, India 1,814 km
Belgrade, Serbia Nottingham, United Kingdom 1,816 km
Valencia, Spain Belgrade, Serbia 1,816 km
San Antonio, United States San Diego, United States 1,816 km
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico Mesa, United States 1,817 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Aguascalientes, Mexico 1,813 km
Cali, Colombia Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 1,813 km
Winnipeg, Canada Albuquerque, United States 1,817 km
Miami, United States Arlington, United States 1,813 km
San Diego, United States Guadalupe, Mexico 1,817 km
Madrid, Spain Vienna, Austria 1,813 km
Saltillo, Mexico Omaha, United States 1,817 km

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