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SAN to DPA: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → West Chicago (Dupage Airport)
1,702 mi
2,739 km · 1,479 nm
3h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,702 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 48m 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- DPA — Dupage Airport · West 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 SAN
Near DPA
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport18 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport27 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from DPA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to West Chicago (DPA) is 1,702 miles (2,739 km, 1,479 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to DPA?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 48m 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 West Chicago?
West Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to DPA?
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