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How far is San Diego, CA, from Acapulco?

The distance between Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Acapulco (ACA) to San Diego (SAN) is 1885 miles / 3033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 28 minutes.

Acapulco International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Acapulco to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1547.907 miles
  • 2491.114 kilometers
  • 1345.094 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
  • 1549.573 miles
  • 2493.795 kilometers
  • 1346.542 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 Acapulco to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Acapulco International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Acapulco International Airport (ACA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Acapulco to San Diego generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″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