How far is Scottsbluff, NE, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) is 817 miles / 1314 kilometers / 710 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Scottsbluff (BFF) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 31 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Western Nebraska Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Scottsbluff
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Scottsbluff. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 816.672 miles
- 1314.306 kilometers
- 709.668 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- 814.544 miles
- 1310.881 kilometers
- 707.819 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 Chicago to Scottsbluff?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Western Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Scottsbluff?
The time difference between Chicago and Scottsbluff is 1 hour. Scottsbluff is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Scottsbluff generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Scottsbluff
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Western Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Scottsbluff, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFF |
| ICAO Code: | KBFF |
| Coordinates: | 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W |