The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is 1200 miles or 1930 kilometers or 1042 nautical miles.
The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.
1930 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (United States) and Miami International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Chicago ( United States ) to Miami ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Miami takes around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, United States to Miami International Airport, Miami, United States is
2 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.
Travel Distance Between the Airports • ORD - MIA
| Kilometers | | 1930 km |
| Statute Miles | | 1200 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 1042 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miami International Airport Flight Route Map - ORD to MIA Flight Path
Location of Chicago O'Hare International Airport & Miami International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago to Miami nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Chicago, United States and Miami, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • ORD - MIA
Time difference between
Chicago (United States) and
Miami (United States) is 1 Hours.
Miami time is 1 Hours ahead of Chicago.
| Location | Local Time |
| Chicago (United States) | 2026-04-29, 07:13:20 CDT |
| Miami (United States) | 2026-04-29, 08:13:20 EDT |
Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight?
Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.