How far is Reno, NV, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1680 miles / 2704 kilometers / 1460 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Reno (RNO) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Reno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Reno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1680.382 miles
- 2704.312 kilometers
- 1460.212 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- 1676.177 miles
- 2697.546 kilometers
- 1456.558 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 Reno?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Reno?
The time difference between Chicago and Reno is 2 hours. Reno is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
On average, flying from Chicago to Reno generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Reno
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Reno (RNO)
| Southwest Airlines |