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How far is San Diego, CA, from Cartagena?

The distance between Cartagena (Rafael Núñez International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 3060 miles / 4925 kilometers / 2659 nautical miles.

Rafael Núñez International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Cartagena to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3060.141 miles
  • 4924.820 kilometers
  • 2659.190 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
  • 3059.707 miles
  • 4924.121 kilometers
  • 2658.813 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 Cartagena to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Rafael Núñez International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Cartagena to San Diego generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cartagena to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Rafael Núñez International Airport
City: Cartagena
Country: Colombia Flag of Colombia
IATA Code: CTG
ICAO Code: SKCG
Coordinates: 10°26′32″N, 75°30′46″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