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How far is Daytona Beach, FL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Daytona Beach (Daytona Beach International Airport) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers / 823 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Daytona Beach (DAB) is 1120 miles / 1802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 23 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Daytona Beach International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Daytona Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 946.727 miles
  • 1523.610 kilometers
  • 822.683 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
  • 948.150 miles
  • 1525.900 kilometers
  • 823.920 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 Daytona Beach?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)

On average, flying from Chicago to Daytona Beach generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Daytona Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Daytona Beach International Airport
City: Daytona Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAB
ICAO Code: KDAB
Coordinates: 29°10′47″N, 81°3′29″W