Distance between San Diego, CA (SAN) and Chicago, IL (MDW)
Distance from San Diego International Airport to Midway International Airport is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.
Calculations with different methods
Vincenty's formula (applied above)
- 1728.013 miles
- 2780.967 kilometers
- 1501.602 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- 1724.929 miles
- 2776.004 kilometers
- 1498.922 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Midway International Airport (MDW) is 3 hours 46 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between San Diego and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Time Difference
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Airport information
| A | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| B | Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Map
Flight map from San Diego to Chicago.
Frequent Flyer Miles Calculator
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