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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 904 miles / 1454 kilometers / 785 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1063 miles / 1711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 56 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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785
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Distance from Chicago to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 903.777 miles
  • 1454.488 kilometers
  • 785.361 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
  • 905.232 miles
  • 1456.830 kilometers
  • 786.625 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Chicago to Gainesville generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Gainesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W