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

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

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Chicago (ORD) is 1289 miles / 2074 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 41 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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1128
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Distance from Vernal to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Chicago. 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 Vernal to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Vernal to Chicago 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 Vernal to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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