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How far is Chicago, IL, from San Antonio, TX?

The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1042 miles / 1676 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD) is 1196 miles / 1925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 16 minutes.

San Antonio International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from San Antonio to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1041.534 miles
  • 1676.186 kilometers
  • 905.068 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
  • 1042.305 miles
  • 1677.427 kilometers
  • 905.738 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 San Antonio to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Antonio and Chicago?

There is no time difference between San Antonio and Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from San Antonio to Chicago generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Antonio to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAT
ICAO Code: KSAT
Coordinates: 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago (ORD)

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