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How far is Sheridan, WY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Sheridan (SHR) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 46 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Sheridan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.328 miles
  • 1572.856 kilometers
  • 849.274 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
  • 974.829 miles
  • 1568.835 kilometers
  • 847.103 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 Sheridan?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sheridan County Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR)

On average, flying from Chicago to Sheridan generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Sheridan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sheridan County Airport (SHR).

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 Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W