How far is Chicago, IL, from Orlando, FL?
The distance between Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 969 miles / 1559 kilometers / 842 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Orlando (SFB) to Chicago (MDW) is 1148 miles / 1847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 52 minutes.
Orlando Sanford International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Orlando to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Orlando to Chicago. 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 Orlando to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Orlando and Chicago?
The time difference between Orlando and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Orlando.
Flight carbon footprint between Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Orlando to Chicago 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 Orlando to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Orlando Sanford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orlando, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFB |
| ICAO Code: | KSFB |
| Coordinates: | 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″W |
| Destination | 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 |