How far is El Paso, TX, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 636 miles / 1023 kilometers / 553 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to El Paso (ELP) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – El Paso International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to El Paso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to El Paso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 635.889 miles
- 1023.364 kilometers
- 552.572 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- 634.602 miles
- 1021.294 kilometers
- 551.454 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 San Diego to El Paso?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and El Paso?
The time difference between San Diego and El Paso is 1 hour. El Paso is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)
On average, flying from San Diego to El Paso generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to El Paso
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |