Distance between Chicago, IL (MDW) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Flight distance from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (Chicago Midway International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 42 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 1360 miles / 2189 kilometers and travel time by car is about 25 hours 0 minutes.
Chicago – Fort Lauderdale
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. 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 Chicago Midway International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 2 hours 42 minutes.
Time difference
The time difference between Chicago and Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour. Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Chicago time to Fort Lauderdale time converter
Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, 160 kilograms is equal to 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 Chicago to Fort Lauderdale
Shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
| Southwest Airlines |