How far is San Diego, CA, from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1892 miles / 3044 kilometers / 1644 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 38 minutes.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Atlanta to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to San Diego. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Atlanta to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and San Diego?
The time difference between Atlanta and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Atlanta to San Diego generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego (SAN)
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| Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Southwest Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |