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NZY to ORD: distance & flight time
San Diego (North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field) → Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
1,722 mi
2,772 km · 1,497 nm
3h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,722 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NZY — North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field · San Diego, United States
- ORD — Chicago O'Hare 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 NZY
- SAN · San Diego International Airport3 mi away
- NKX · Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field12 mi away
- SDM · Brown Field Municipal Airport16 mi away
- SEE · Gillespie Field17 mi away
Near ORD
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport9 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport17 mi away
- DPA · Dupage Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NZY from ORD?
The flight distance from San Diego (NZY) to Chicago (ORD) is 1,722 miles (2,772 km, 1,497 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NZY to ORD?
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 San Diego and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NZY to ORD?
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