How far is San Jose, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers / 1590 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to San Jose (SJC) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 14 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 1829.355 miles
- 2944.062 kilometers
- 1589.666 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- 1825.041 miles
- 2937.118 kilometers
- 1585.917 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 O'Hare International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 3 hours and 57 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Chicago to San Jose generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 (ORD) to San Jose (SJC)
| American Airlines |