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How far is Orlando, FL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando International Airport) is 1005 miles / 1617 kilometers / 873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Orlando (MCO) is 1179 miles / 1897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Orlando International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Orlando

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Orlando. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1005.030 miles
  • 1617.438 kilometers
  • 873.347 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
  • 1006.674 miles
  • 1620.085 kilometers
  • 874.776 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 Chicago to Orlando?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Orlando generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Orlando

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)

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