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How far is Orlando, FL, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) is 969 miles / 1559 kilometers / 842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Orlando (SFB) is 1147 miles / 1846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 50 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Orlando Sanford International Airport

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969
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1559
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842
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Distance from Chicago to Orlando

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 968.687 miles
  • 1558.950 kilometers
  • 841.766 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
  • 970.233 miles
  • 1561.439 kilometers
  • 843.109 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 Orlando?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

On average, flying from Chicago to Orlando generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Orlando

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

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 Orlando Sanford International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFB
ICAO Code: KSFB
Coordinates: 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″W