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

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

The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago (ORD) is 1181 miles / 1900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 58 minutes.

Orlando International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 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 Orlando to Chicago?

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

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

On average, flying from Orlando to Chicago 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 Orlando to Chicago

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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

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

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