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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) is 1171 miles / 1885 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Moab (CNY) is 1336 miles / 2150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 58 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 1171.051 miles
  • 1884.624 kilometers
  • 1017.615 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
  • 1168.264 miles
  • 1880.139 kilometers
  • 1015.194 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 O'Hare International Airport to Canyonlands Regional Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)

On average, flying from Chicago to Moab generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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