Chicago to San Francisco - 1,842 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,842	+1,105	2,947 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,842	+1,105	2,947 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,842	+921	2,763 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,842	+921	2,763 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,842	+1,842	3,684 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,842	+921	2,763 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Chicago to San Francisco would take approximately 4 days compared to just 4h 1m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to SFO route connects Chicago, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,842 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 272° from Chicago. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 1,842 miles (2,964 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from ORD to SFO typically take around 4h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,842 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO)