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Distance from Chicago to Miami

1,917 km (1,191 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

1,917 km

Kilometers

1,191 miles

Miles

~2h 45m

Est. Flight

1h

Time Difference

Chicago

USA
Area: 606 km²
Population: 2.7M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 176m

Miami

USA
Area: 143 km²
Population: 0.44M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 2m

The distance between Chicago and Miami is roughly equivalent to 5 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Chicago is known for Deep-dish pizza and Willis Tower, while Miami is famous for South Beach and Art Deco Historic District.

In terms of city area, Chicago is 4.2x larger than Miami. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Chicago from Miami?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Chicago to Miami is 1,917 km (1,191 miles).

How long is the flight from Chicago to Miami?

A direct flight would take approximately 2h 45m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Chicago bigger than Miami?

Chicago is larger at 606 km², compared to 143 km².

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