How far is San Diego, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to San Diego (SAN) is 2075 miles / 3339 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 29 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to San Diego. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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 – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and San Diego?
The time difference between Chicago and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Chicago to San Diego generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to San Diego (SAN)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |