NKX
San Diego
United States
2,756 km
1,713 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
2,756 km
1,713 mi / 1,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NKX ORD
Airport Name Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code NKX ORD
ICAO Code KNKX KORD
City San Diego Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 477 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 32.870000, -117.140000 41.980000, -87.910000

San Diego (NKX) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 2,756 kilometers (1,713 miles / 1,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in San Diego, it's 04:08 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (NKX) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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