SFO
San Francisco
United States
2,966 km
1,843 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
2,966 km
1,843 mi / 1,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO UGN
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code SFO UGN
ICAO Code KSFO KUGN
City San Francisco Chicago/Waukegan
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 42.420000, -87.870000

San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 2,966 kilometers (1,843 miles / 1,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 08:30 in San Francisco, it's 10:30 in Chicago/Waukegan.

The return flight from Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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