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

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1025 miles / 1649 kilometers / 891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MLB) to Chicago (MDW) is 1190 miles / 1915 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 41 minutes.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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1025
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Distance from Melbourne to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.941 miles
  • 1649.483 kilometers
  • 890.649 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
  • 1026.581 miles
  • 1652.121 kilometers
  • 892.074 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 Melbourne to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Chicago generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W