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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Vernal (VEL) is 1287 miles / 2071 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 36 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Vernal Regional Airport

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1128
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1815
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980
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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)
  • 1127.888 miles
  • 1815.160 kilometers
  • 980.108 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
  • 1125.028 miles
  • 1810.557 kilometers
  • 977.623 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 O'Hare International Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

On average, flying from Chicago to Vernal generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL).

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 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