Distance From Waukegan National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, UGN - SJC Distance

The distance from Waukegan National Airport (UGN) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 1827 miles or 2940 kilometers or 1587 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 Chicago/Waukegan ( United States ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Waukegan and San Jose takes around 4 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waukegan National Airport, Chicago/Waukegan, United States to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 4 hours 12 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 • UGN - SJC

Kilometers		2940 km
Statute Miles		1827 miles
Nautical Miles		1587 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 12 minutes

Waukegan National Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - UGN to SJC Flight Path

Location of Waukegan National Airport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Waukegan to San Jose nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chicago/Waukegan, United States and San Jose, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Waukegan, United States and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UGN - SJC

Time difference between Chicago/Waukegan (United States) and San Jose (United States) is 2 Hours.
San Jose time is 2 Hours behind Chicago/Waukegan.

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Waukegan (United States)	2025-12-16, 07:39:05 CST
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-16, 05:39:05 PST

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

Waukegan National Airport (UGN / KUGN) Chicago/Waukegan, United States

Destination

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States