There are
1,690 mi
from Scottsdale, AZ to South Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Scottsdale, Arizona to South Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Scottsdale, AZ to South Elgin, IL) is 1,412.34 mi.
1,690 mi = 1.61 kms