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How far is San Diego, CA, from Paris?

The distance between Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 5698 miles / 9169 kilometers / 4951 nautical miles.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Paris to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5697.549 miles
  • 9169.316 kilometers
  • 4951.034 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
  • 5684.409 miles
  • 9148.169 kilometers
  • 4939.616 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 Paris to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San Diego International Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Paris to San Diego generates about 676 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 676 kilograms equals 1 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paris to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CDG
ICAO Code: LFPG
Coordinates: 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″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