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How far is San José del Cabo from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and San José del Cabo (Los Cabos International Airport) is 1807 miles / 2908 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to San José del Cabo (SJD) is 2462 miles / 3962 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 20 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Los Cabos International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to San José del Cabo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1807.025 miles
  • 2908.125 kilometers
  • 1570.262 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
  • 1807.678 miles
  • 2909.175 kilometers
  • 1570.829 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 José del Cabo?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Cabos International Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)

On average, flying from Chicago to San José del Cabo generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 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 José del Cabo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Cabos International Airport (SJD).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination Los Cabos International Airport
City: San José del Cabo
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: SJD
ICAO Code: MMSD
Coordinates: 23°9′6″N, 109°43′15″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to San José del Cabo (SJD)

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