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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 1445 miles / 2325 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Elko (EKO) is 1623 miles / 2612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 51 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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1445
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2325
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1256
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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)
  • 1444.813 miles
  • 2325.201 kilometers
  • 1255.508 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
  • 1441.101 miles
  • 2319.227 kilometers
  • 1252.283 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 O'Hare International Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Elko generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 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