Distance From UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1848 miles or 2974 kilometers or 1605 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Francisco ( United States ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Chicago takes around 4 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad, San Francisco, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 4 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MDW

Kilometers		2974 km
Statute Miles		1848 miles
Nautical Miles		1605 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 14 minutes

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

Location of UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and Chicago (United States) is 2 Hours.
Chicago time is 2 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-22, 10:55:55 PDT
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-22, 12:55:55 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay Helipad ( / ) San Francisco, United States

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States