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How far is Elko, NV, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 1454 miles / 2340 kilometers / 1264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Elko (EKO) is 1624 miles / 2613 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 56 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1454.133 miles
  • 2340.200 kilometers
  • 1263.607 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
  • 1450.400 miles
  • 2334.192 kilometers
  • 1260.363 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Elko generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 389 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 Elko

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

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W