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How far is San Diego, CA, from Charleston, WV?

The distance between Charleston (Yeager Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2030 miles / 3267 kilometers / 1764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charleston (CRW) to San Diego (SAN) is 2356 miles / 3792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 43 minutes.

Yeager Airport – San Diego International Airport

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2030
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3267
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1764
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Distance from Charleston to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2029.838 miles
  • 3266.708 kilometers
  • 1763.881 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
  • 2025.609 miles
  • 3259.902 kilometers
  • 1760.206 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 Charleston to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Yeager Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yeager Airport (CRW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Charleston to San Diego generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yeager Airport (CRW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Yeager Airport
City: Charleston, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CRW
ICAO Code: KCRW
Coordinates: 38°22′23″N, 81°35′35″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