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How far is San Diego, CA, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1279 miles / 2058 kilometers / 1111 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to San Diego (SAN) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 7 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Calgary to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1278.732 miles
  • 2057.919 kilometers
  • 1111.187 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
  • 1280.064 miles
  • 2060.063 kilometers
  • 1112.345 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 Calgary to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Calgary to San Diego generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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 Calgary (YYC) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines
WestJet