How far is Chicago, IL, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers / 1497 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD) is 2075 miles / 3340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 27 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1723.040 miles
- 2772.963 kilometers
- 1497.280 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- 1720.000 miles
- 2768.072 kilometers
- 1494.639 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 Diego to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chicago?
The time difference between San Diego and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from San Diego to Chicago generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Diego to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |