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How far is Chicago, IL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (MDW) is 2075 miles / 3340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 31 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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1728
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2781
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1502
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Distance from San Diego to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.013 miles
  • 2780.967 kilometers
  • 1501.602 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
  • 1724.929 miles
  • 2776.004 kilometers
  • 1498.922 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 San Diego to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from San Diego to Chicago generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (MDW)

Southwest Airlines