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How far is San Diego, CA, from Amarillo, TX?

The distance between Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 904 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amarillo (AMA) to San Diego (SAN) is 1104 miles / 1777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 20 minutes.

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Amarillo to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 904.469 miles
  • 1455.602 kilometers
  • 785.962 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
  • 902.664 miles
  • 1452.696 kilometers
  • 784.393 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 Amarillo to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Amarillo to San Diego generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″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