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MDW to CEN: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Ciudad Obregon (Ciudad Obregón International Airport)
1,594 mi
2,565 km · 1,385 nm
3h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,594 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 35m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- CEN — Ciudad Obregón International Airport · Ciudad Obregon, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Near CEN
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from CEN?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Ciudad Obregon (CEN) is 1,594 miles (2,565 km, 1,385 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to CEN?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ciudad Obregon?
Ciudad Obregon is 2 hours behind Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to CEN?
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