Chicago to San Diego
Distance2,768 km1,720 miles · 1,495 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 4 h direct, estimated
- Heading
- west 258° at departure
- From
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport United States
- To
- San Diego International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · medium-haul
Questions
How far is Chicago from San Diego by plane?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and San Diego International Airport is 2,768 km (1,720 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Diego?
About 4 h for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.
Which direction do you fly?
Planes leave Chicago heading west (258°) on the shortest path.
Routes from Chicago
- Chicago to Toronto700 km
- Chicago to Atlanta976 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Chicago to Mexico City2,719 km
- Chicago to Los Angeles2,802 km
- Chicago to London6,344 km
Routes to San Diego
- Los Angeles to San Diego176 km
- Mexico City to San Diego2,330 km
- Atlanta to San Diego3,038 km
- Toronto to San Diego3,465 km
- New York to San Diego3,928 km
- London to San Diego8,807 km
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