Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD) shipping route.
2,026 km by air, about 3 h 18 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Miami (MIA) and Chicago (ORD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 2,026 km (1,259 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,930 km |
| Flight time | 3 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Miami International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2,026 km (1,094 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 1,930 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 3 h 18 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for MIA to ORD this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Miami to Chicago saves money.
Among 69 routes from Miami (MIA) in this directory, Chicago (ORD) is the 8th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Miami: Dallas (1,892 km), New York (1,845 km) and Houston (1,627 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD)?
2,026 km along the flight path (1,930 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Miami (MIA) to Chicago (ORD)?
About 3 h 18 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Chicago (ORD) to Miami (MIA) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Miami (MIA) to
Houston (IAH)1,627 km
Miami (MIA) to
New York (JFK)1,845 km
Cincinnati (CVG) to
Chicago (ORD)447 km
Louisville (SDF) to
Chicago (ORD)485 km
Toronto (YYZ) to
Chicago (ORD)735 km
Memphis (MEM) to
Chicago (ORD)831 km
Atlanta (ATL) to
Chicago (ORD)1,025 km
New York (JFK) to
Chicago (ORD)1,247 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.