How far is Miami, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 1197 miles / 1926 kilometers / 1040 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA) is 1395 miles / 2245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 50 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Miami International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Miami
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Miami. 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 Chicago to Miami?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Miami?
The time difference between Chicago and Miami is 1 hour. Miami is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Miami International Airport (MIA)
On average, flying from Chicago to Miami 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 Chicago to Miami
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Miami International Airport (MIA).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |