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How far is Moab, UT, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) is 1178 miles / 1896 kilometers / 1024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Moab (CNY) is 1336 miles / 2150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 3 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Canyonlands Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Moab

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Moab. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1178.137 miles
  • 1896.028 kilometers
  • 1023.773 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
  • 1175.320 miles
  • 1891.494 kilometers
  • 1021.325 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 Moab?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Canyonlands Regional Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Moab generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Moab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W
Destination Canyonlands Regional Airport
City: Moab, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNY
ICAO Code: KCNY
Coordinates: 38°45′18″N, 109°45′17″W