How far is Miami, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers / 1027 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Miami (MIA) is 1347 miles / 2167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 29 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Miami International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Miami
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Miami. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1181.736 miles
- 1901.819 kilometers
- 1026.900 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- 1183.944 miles
- 1905.373 kilometers
- 1028.819 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 Miami?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miami International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Miami?
The time difference between Chicago and Miami is 1 hour. Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Miami International Airport (MIA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Miami generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Miami
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Miami International Airport (MIA).
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 | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W |