How far is Chicago, IL, from Reno, NV?
The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1680 miles / 2704 kilometers / 1460 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Chicago (MDW) is 1909 miles / 3072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 38 minutes.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Reno to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reno to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1680.382 miles
- 2704.312 kilometers
- 1460.212 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1676.177 miles
- 2697.546 kilometers
- 1456.558 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Reno to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reno and Chicago?
The time difference between Reno and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Reno to Chicago generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Reno (RNO) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |