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How far is San Diego, CA, from Charlottesville, VA?

The distance between Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers / 1913 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlottesville (CHO) to San Diego (SAN) is 2577 miles / 4147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.

Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport – San Diego International Airport

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2201
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3542
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1913
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Distance from Charlottesville to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2200.899 miles
  • 3542.003 kilometers
  • 1912.529 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
  • 2196.250 miles
  • 3534.522 kilometers
  • 1908.489 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 Charlottesville to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Charlottesville to San Diego generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlottesville to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
City: Charlottesville, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHO
ICAO Code: KCHO
Coordinates: 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″W
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