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How far is San Diego, CA, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2425 miles / 3903 kilometers / 2108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to San Diego (SAN) is 2791 miles / 4492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 27 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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2425
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3903
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2108
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Distance from Newark to San Diego

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2425.344 miles
  • 3903.213 kilometers
  • 2107.567 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2420.280 miles
  • 3895.063 kilometers
  • 2103.166 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Newark to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Newark to San Diego generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W
Destination San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W

Airlines flying from Newark (EWR) to San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines