How far is Pensacola, FL, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Pensacola (PNS) is 926 miles / 1490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 25 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Pensacola International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Pensacola
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Pensacola. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 794.289 miles
- 1278.285 kilometers
- 690.218 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- 795.932 miles
- 1280.928 kilometers
- 691.646 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 Pensacola?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Pensacola?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Pensacola generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Pensacola
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).
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 | Pensacola International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pensacola, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PNS |
| ICAO Code: | KPNS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Pensacola (PNS)
| United Airlines |