How far is Chicago, IL, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1838 miles / 2957 kilometers / 1597 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (MDW) is 2164 miles / 3483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.
San Jose 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)- 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 San Jose to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Chicago?
The time difference between San Jose and Chicago is 2 hours. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from San Jose to Chicago 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 San Jose to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (MDW)
| Southwest Airlines |