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SJC to MDW: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
1,833 mi
2,950 km · 1,593 nm
4h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,833 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 4m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from MDW?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (MDW) is 1,833 miles (2,950 km, 1,593 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 4m 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 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to MDW?
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