Chicago to San Francisco Distance
2,983 km · 1,854 miles · 4 h 14 min flight
The distance from Chicago to San Francisco is 2,983 km (1,854 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 4 h 14 min. San Francisco is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Chicago
Illinois
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 2,983
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,854
- 1,611 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 4 h 14 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −2 hours
- San Francisco vs Chicago
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Chicago | West (273°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | East-northeast (70°) |
| Halfway point | 41.13° N, 105.57° W |
| Chicago coordinates | 41.85° N, 87.65° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Chicago?
2,983 kilometres or 1,854 miles (1,611 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
About 4 h 14 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Chicago and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Chicago right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Chicago?
San Francisco lies to the west of Chicago (initial bearing 273°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.