How far is San Jose, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1838 miles / 2957 kilometers / 1597 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 20 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1837.592 miles
- 2957.317 kilometers
- 1596.824 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- 1833.248 miles
- 2950.327 kilometers
- 1593.049 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 Jose?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and San Jose?
The time difference between Chicago and San Jose is 2 hours. San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Chicago to San Jose generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |