Chicago to Salt Lake City
2h 55m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) covers 2,006 km (1,247 miles) and takes approximately 2h 55m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 274°, passing near 42.0° N, 100.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 3h 39m | 4h 04m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 34m | 3h 00m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 14m | 2h 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 22m | 2h 47m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ORD | SLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Salt Lake City International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Salt Lake City |
| Country | United States | United States |
| ICAO | KORD | KSLC |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 40.7889, -111.9799 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 4,227 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Salt Lake City?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) takes about 2h 55m. The great-circle distance is 2,006 km (1,247 miles, 1,083 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 274°.
How far is Chicago from Salt Lake City?
2,006 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,247 miles or 1,083 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ORD and SLC?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,006 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.