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

The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Chicago (ORD) is 926 miles / 1490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 29 minutes.

Pensacola International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Pensacola to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pensacola to Chicago. 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 Pensacola to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pensacola and Chicago?

There is no time difference between Pensacola and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Pensacola to Chicago 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 Pensacola to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Pensacola (PNS) to Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines