Distance between San Diego, CA (SAN) and Chicago, IL (ORD)
Flight distance from San Diego to Chicago (San Diego International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers / 1497 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD) is 2075 miles / 3340 kilometers and travel time by car is about 36 hours 26 minutes.
San Diego – Chicago
How far is Chicago from San Diego?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1723.040 miles
- 2772.963 kilometers
- 1497.280 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- 1720.000 miles
- 2768.072 kilometers
- 1494.639 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 San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.
Time difference
The time difference between San Diego and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from San Diego to Chicago generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, 194 kilograms is equal to 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Chicago
Shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |