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How far is Reno, NV, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 1671 miles / 2690 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Reno (RNO) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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1671
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2690
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1452
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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)
  • 1671.367 miles
  • 2689.805 kilometers
  • 1452.378 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
  • 1667.187 miles
  • 2683.077 kilometers
  • 1448.745 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 O'Hare International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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 420 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Reno (RNO)

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