Orlando to Chicago flight distance & time (MCO-MDW)

How far is Orlando from Chicago by plane? The great circle distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1,593 km / 860 nm, about 2h 15m flight time, with an initial heading of 340° (NNW).

FromOrlando International Airport (MCO), Orlando, US
ToChicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago, US
Distance1,593 km · 860 nm · 990 mi
Initial heading340° (NNW)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly MCO to MDW nonstop

TypeRange
Beech / Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza 864 nm / 1,600 km
Saab Saab-39 - JAS 39 Gripen 864 nm / 1,600 km
General Dynamics / Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon 864 nm / 1,600 km
Aero Ae-45 / Ae-145 864 nm / 1,600 km
General Dynamics / Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon 864 nm / 1,600 km
Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk III Trislander 869 nm / 1,609 km
Ruschmeyer R90-230RG 869 nm / 1,609 km
Supermarine Stranraer 869 nm / 1,609 km
Chance-Vought F-8 Crusader 869 nm / 1,609 km
Chance-Vought F-8 Crusader 869 nm / 1,609 km
Douglas DC-2 869 nm / 1,609 km
North American B-45 Tornado 870 nm / 1,611 km
Hawker-Beechcraft (Raytheon) / Mitsubishi Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400 / MU-300 Diamond 876 nm / 1,622 km
Hawker-Beechcraft (Raytheon) / Mitsubishi Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400 / MU-300 Diamond 876 nm / 1,622 km
Bell / Boeing V-22 Osprey 879 nm / 1,628 km
Bell / Boeing V-22 Osprey 879 nm / 1,628 km
Piper PA-44 Seminole 880 nm / 1,630 km
Chance-Vought F4U Corsair 882 nm / 1,633 km
Chance-Vought F4U Corsair 882 nm / 1,633 km
Pilatus PC-9 887 nm / 1,643 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Orlando from Chicago?
The great circle distance between Orlando and Chicago is 1,593 km (860 nm / 990 mi).
How long is the flight from Orlando to Chicago?
A direct flight from MCO to MDW takes about 2h 15m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Orlando to Chicago?
Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.