Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and San Jose (SJO)
Distance from Chicago to San Jose (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Juan Santamaría International Airport) is 2214 miles / 3562 kilometers / 1924 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)- 2213.626 miles
- 3562.486 kilometers
- 1923.589 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- 2221.289 miles
- 3574.818 kilometers
- 1930.248 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 4 hours 41 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and San Jose is 1 hour. San Jose is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 246 kg (542 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W |
Chicago to San Jose flight path
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
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