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GYY to SEE: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → El Cajon (Gillespie Field)
1,726 mi
2,777 km · 1,500 nm
3h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,726 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 51m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, United States
- SEE — Gillespie Field · El Cajon, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Near SEE
Frequently asked questions
How far is GYY from SEE?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to El Cajon (SEE) is 1,726 miles (2,777 km, 1,500 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to SEE?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 51m 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 Gary and El Cajon?
El Cajon is 2 hours behind Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to SEE?
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