Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Distance from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale (O'Hare International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers / 1027 nautical miles.
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Chicago - Fort Lauderdale
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)- 1181.842 miles
- 1901.990 kilometers
- 1026.992 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- 1183.958 miles
- 1905.396 kilometers
- 1028.831 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 2 hours 44 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 161 kg (354 pounds).
Airport information
| A | O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
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