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SAN to MDW: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
1,725 mi
2,776 km · 1,499 nm
3h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,725 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
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- 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 SAN
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 SAN from MDW?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (MDW) is 1,725 miles (2,776 km, 1,499 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MDW?
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 SAN to MDW?
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