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

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1838 miles / 2957 kilometers / 1597 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 20 minutes.

Chicago Midway International Airport – San Jose International Airport

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1838
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2957
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1597
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Distance from Chicago to San Jose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1837.592 miles
  • 2957.317 kilometers
  • 1596.824 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
  • 1833.248 miles
  • 2950.327 kilometers
  • 1593.049 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 Jose?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)

On average, flying from Chicago to San Jose generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Jose

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

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 Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines