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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Vernal (VEL) is 1287 miles / 2072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 41 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Vernal Regional Airport

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1829
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987
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Distance from Chicago to Vernal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1136.256 miles
  • 1828.627 kilometers
  • 987.380 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
  • 1133.372 miles
  • 1823.985 kilometers
  • 984.873 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 Vernal?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Vernal generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Vernal

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

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 Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W