Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Miami, FL (MIA)
Flight distance from Chicago to Miami (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Miami International Airport) is 1197 miles / 1926 kilometers / 1040 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA) is 1396 miles / 2246 kilometers and travel time by car is about 24 hours 11 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Miami International Airport (MIA).
How far is Miami from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Miami. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1197.062 miles
- 1926.485 kilometers
- 1040.218 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- 1199.273 miles
- 1930.043 kilometers
- 1042.140 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).
Airport information
| A | Chicago 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 | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Miami is 1 hour. Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 161 kg (356 pounds).
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Chicago (ORD) → Miami (MIA).
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