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CGX to ELY: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Ely (Ely Airport Yelland Field)
1,434 mi
2,308 km · 1,246 nm
3h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,434 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 35m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- ELY — Ely Airport Yelland Field · Ely, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near ELY
- ENV · Wendover Airport107 mi away
- EKO · Elko Regional Airport117 mi away
- DTA · Delta Municipal Airport125 mi away
- CDC · Cedar City Regional Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from ELY?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Ely (ELY) is 1,434 miles (2,308 km, 1,246 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to ELY?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Ely?
Ely is 2 hours behind Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to ELY?
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