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How far is San Diego, CA, from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 5613 miles / 9033 kilometers / 4877 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5612.606 miles
  • 9032.614 kilometers
  • 4877.222 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
  • 5599.520 miles
  • 9011.554 kilometers
  • 4865.850 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 Amsterdam to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to San Diego International Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to San Diego generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
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