How far is San Diego, CA, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1759 miles / 2831 kilometers / 1529 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to San Diego (SAN) is 2003 miles / 3224 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 58 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1759.031 miles
- 2830.886 kilometers
- 1528.556 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- 1755.315 miles
- 2824.906 kilometers
- 1525.327 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 Birmingham to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Birmingham to San Diego generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |