ORD to SFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 2,964 km (1,842 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 2,964 km (1,842 mi, 1,600 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ORD to SFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly west of ORD.
Airlines flying ORD to SFO
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chicago from San Francisco?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 2,964 km (1,842 mi, 1,600 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to SFO?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and SFO takes about 4h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SFO from ORD?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly west of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to SFO?
5 airlines appear on the ORD-SFO route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Chicago (ORD):
Other routes from San Francisco (SFO):
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