ORD
Chicago
United States
1,429 km
888 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
1,429 km
888 mi / 772 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ORD SDY
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code ORD SDY
ICAO Code KORD KSDY
City Chicago Sidney
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Denver
Elevation 680 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 47.710000, -104.190000

Chicago (ORD) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 1,429 kilometers (888 miles / 772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in Chicago, it's 07:03 in Sidney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,305 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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