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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) is 1040 miles / 1674 kilometers / 904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Melbourne (MLB) is 1237 miles / 1990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 0 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Melbourne Orlando International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1040.319 miles
  • 1674.232 kilometers
  • 904.013 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
  • 1041.961 miles
  • 1676.874 kilometers
  • 905.440 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Melbourne Orlando International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)

On average, flying from Chicago to Melbourne generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).

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 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