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GSJ to MDW: distance & flight time
San Jose (San José Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
1,933 mi
3,111 km · 1,680 nm
4h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,933 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 15m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GSJ — San José Airport · San Jose, Guatemala
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GSJ
- GUA · La Aurora Airport49 mi away
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport70 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport77 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport78 mi away
Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GSJ from MDW?
The flight distance from San Jose (GSJ) to Chicago (MDW) is 1,933 miles (3,111 km, 1,680 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GSJ to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GSJ to MDW?
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