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How far is Chicago, IL, from Key West, FL?

The distance between Key West (Key West International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Key West (EYW) to Chicago (ORD) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 39 minutes.

Key West International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Key West to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1251.408 miles
  • 2013.946 kilometers
  • 1087.444 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
  • 1254.132 miles
  • 2018.329 kilometers
  • 1089.811 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 Key West to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Key West International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Key West International Airport (EYW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Key West to Chicago generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Key West to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Key West International Airport (EYW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Key West International Airport
City: Key West, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EYW
ICAO Code: KEYW
Coordinates: 24°33′21″N, 81°45′34″W
Destination 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