How far is Chicago, IL, from Salt Lake City, UT?
The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1250 miles / 2011 kilometers / 1086 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (ORD) is 1401 miles / 2254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 19 minutes.
Salt Lake City International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1249.772 miles
- 2011.313 kilometers
- 1086.022 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- 1246.569 miles
- 2006.158 kilometers
- 1083.238 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| United Airlines |