Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and San Jose, CA (SJC)
Distance from Chicago to San Jose (O'Hare International Airport – San Jose International Airport) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers / 1590 nautical miles.
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How far is San Jose from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and San Jose. 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Jose International Airport (SJC) 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.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 201 kg (444 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | 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 |
Chicago to San Jose flight path
Shortest flight path between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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