Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and San Jose, CA (SJC)
Flight distance from Chicago to San Jose (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – San Jose International Airport) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers / 1590 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 57 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to San Jose (SJC) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers and travel time by car is about 37 hours 19 minutes.
Chicago – San Jose
How far is San Jose from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1829.355 miles
- 2944.062 kilometers
- 1589.666 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1825.041 miles
- 2937.118 kilometers
- 1585.917 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).
Flight Duration
Estimated flight time from Chicago to San Jose is 3 hours 57 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Chicago time to San Jose time converter
Time in Chicago: 00:00 ⇆ Time in San Jose: 00:00
Current local times
Chicago, IL
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Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Chicago to San Jose generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, 202 kilograms is equal to 446 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
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to San Jose (SJC)
| American Airlines |