How far is Chicago, IL, from Orlando, FL?
The distance between Orlando (Orlando International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (MDW) is 1132 miles / 1821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 33 minutes.
Orlando International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Orlando to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Orlando to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 989.700 miles
- 1592.768 kilometers
- 860.026 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 991.342 miles
- 1595.411 kilometers
- 861.453 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Orlando to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Orlando International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Orlando and Chicago?
The time difference between Orlando and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Flight carbon footprint between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Orlando to Chicago generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Orlando to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Orlando International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orlando, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCO |
| ICAO Code: | KMCO |
| Coordinates: | 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |