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

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

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sheridan (SHR) is 1159 miles / 1865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 13 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Sheridan County Airport

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859
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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)
  • 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 Chicago to Sheridan?

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

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

On average, flying from Chicago to Sheridan 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 Chicago to Sheridan

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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