How far is Chicago, IL, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW) is 1328 miles / 2137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 11 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1166.493 miles
- 1877.288 kilometers
- 1013.654 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- 1168.607 miles
- 1880.690 kilometers
- 1015.492 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 Fort Lauderdale to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FLL |
| ICAO Code: | KFLL |
| Coordinates: | 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago (MDW)
| Southwest Airlines |