Distance between Chicago, IL (MDW) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Distance from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (Midway International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles.
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How far is Fort Lauderdale from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 2 hours 42 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour. Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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Chicago, IL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 160 kg (353 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| B | 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 |
Chicago to Fort Lauderdale flight path
Shortest flight path between Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
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