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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) is 984 miles / 1584 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Orlando (SFB) is 1196 miles / 1925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 11 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Orlando Sanford International Airport

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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)
  • 984.039 miles
  • 1583.657 kilometers
  • 855.106 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
  • 985.587 miles
  • 1586.149 kilometers
  • 856.452 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 O'Hare International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

On average, flying from Chicago to Orlando generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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