How far is Chicago, IL, from Miami, FL?
The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1197 miles / 1926 kilometers / 1040 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD) is 1397 miles / 2248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 58 minutes.
Miami International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Miami to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Miami to Chicago. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Miami to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Miami and Chicago?
The time difference between Miami and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Miami.
Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Miami to Chicago generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |