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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and San Bernardino (San Bernardino International Airport) is 1686 miles / 2713 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to San Bernardino (SBD) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 37 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – San Bernardino International Airport

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1686
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1465
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Distance from Chicago to San Bernardino

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1685.713 miles
  • 2712.893 kilometers
  • 1464.845 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
  • 1682.400 miles
  • 2707.561 kilometers
  • 1461.966 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 Chicago to San Bernardino?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Bernardino International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)

On average, flying from Chicago to San Bernardino generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination San Bernardino International Airport
City: San Bernardino, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBD
ICAO Code: KSBD
Coordinates: 34°5′43″N, 117°14′6″W