How far is Chicago, IL, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 2200 miles / 3540 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Chicago (MDW) is 3475 miles / 5592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 16 minutes.
Juan Santamaría International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2199.501 miles
- 3539.754 kilometers
- 1911.314 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- 2207.155 miles
- 3552.071 kilometers
- 1917.965 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 Jose to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Chicago?
The time difference between San Jose and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from San Jose to Chicago generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Jose to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |