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Distance from Chicago to San Diego

2,785km
4 h 9 minby plane
46 h 25 min🚗 by car

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

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Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a popul…

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San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, next to the Mexican border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S. and second-most populous city in California with a population of over 1.4 mi…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Chicago to San Diego?

It is 2,785 km in a straight line from Chicago to San Diego. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Chicago to San Diego?

A direct flight takes about 4 h 9 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Chicago to San Diego?

Around 46 h 25 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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