How far is Pensacola, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 781 miles / 1256 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Pensacola (PNS) is 877 miles / 1412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 4 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Pensacola International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Pensacola
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Pensacola. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 780.628 miles
- 1256.299 kilometers
- 678.347 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- 782.258 miles
- 1258.923 kilometers
- 679.764 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 Pensacola?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Pensacola?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Pensacola generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Pensacola
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).
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 | Pensacola International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pensacola, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PNS |
| ICAO Code: | KPNS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W |