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

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 989 miles / 1592 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Chicago (MDW) is 1156 miles / 1861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 53 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Sheridan to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 988.940 miles
  • 1591.544 kilometers
  • 859.365 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
  • 986.433 miles
  • 1587.510 kilometers
  • 857.187 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 Sheridan to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Chicago generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sheridan to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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