Distance between Atlanta, GA (ATL) and San Diego, CA (SAN)
Flight distance from Atlanta to San Diego (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – San Diego International Airport) is 1892 miles / 3044 kilometers / 1644 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 4 minutes.
Driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers and travel time by car is about 35 hours 39 minutes.
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Atlanta - San Diego
Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to San Diego.
Shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
How far is San Diego from Atlanta?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Atlanta and San Diego. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1891.531 miles
- 3044.123 kilometers
- 1643.695 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1887.531 miles
- 3037.687 kilometers
- 1640.220 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).
Airport information
| A | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Atlanta and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
Time Difference
Atlanta, GA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 209 kg (460 pounds).
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Atlanta (ATL) → San Diego (SAN).
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