San Francisco to Chicago
Distance2,964 km1,842 miles · 1,600 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 4 h 10 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- east 70° at departure
- From
- San Francisco International Airport United States
- To
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · medium-haul
Questions
How far is San Francisco from Chicago by plane?
The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2,964 km (1,842 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
About 4 h 10 min 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 San Francisco heading east (70°) on the shortest path.
Routes from San Francisco
- San Francisco to Los Angeles543 km
- San Francisco to Mexico City3,029 km
- San Francisco to Atlanta3,435 km
- San Francisco to Toronto3,627 km
- San Francisco to New York4,152 km
- San Francisco to Tokyo8,286 km
Routes to Chicago
- Toronto to Chicago700 km
- Atlanta to Chicago976 km
- New York to Chicago1,188 km
- Mexico City to Chicago2,719 km
- Los Angeles to Chicago2,802 km
- London to Chicago6,344 km
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