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SJC to UGN: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
1,826 mi
2,939 km · 1,587 nm
4h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,826 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 3m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SJC from UGN?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (UGN) is 1,826 miles (2,939 km, 1,587 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 3m 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 UGN?
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