San Francisco to Chicago flight distance & time (SFO-ORD)
How far is San Francisco from Chicago by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,971 km / 1,604 nm, about 3h 31m flight time, with an initial heading of 70° (ENE).
| From | San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US |
|---|---|
| To | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, US |
| Distance | 2,971 km · 1,604 nm · 1,846 mi |
| Initial heading | 70° (ENE) |
Airlines on this route
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Gulf Air Bahrain (GF)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
- Virgin America (VX)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to ORD nonstop
Open SFO to ORD in the calculator · Return route ORD to SFO
Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Francisco from Chicago?
- The great circle distance between San Francisco and Chicago is 2,971 km (1,604 nm / 1,846 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
- A direct flight from SFO to ORD takes about 3h 31m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
- Yes - 8 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.