Distance from Chicago to Miami

1,909 km · 1,186 miles as the crow flies, about 2 h 53 min by air.

Air route

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

25.7876°, -80.2241° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
1,909km
Est. flight time
2 h 53 min
Initial bearing
156°SSE
Time difference
+1 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 1,913 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Chicago to Miami at a glance

Straight-line distance1,909 km / 1,186 mi / 1,031 nmi
Estimated flight time2 h 53 min
Initial bearing156° (SSE)
Halfway point33.865°, -83.631°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°
Miami coordinates25.7876°, -80.2241°

Time difference: Chicago and Miami. Local time: Chicago · Miami. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Miami.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago from Miami?

1,909 km (1,186 miles, 1,031 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Miami?

About 2 h 53 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Miami from Chicago?

The great-circle route leaves Chicago on an initial bearing of 156° (SSE). The halfway point is near 33.87°, -83.63°.