How far is San Diego, CA, from Dallas, TX?
The distance between Dallas (Dallas Love Field) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers / 1027 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego (SAN) is 1364 miles / 2195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 31 minutes.
Dallas Love Field – San Diego International Airport
Distance from Dallas to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dallas to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1181.994 miles
- 1902.235 kilometers
- 1027.125 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- 1179.514 miles
- 1898.243 kilometers
- 1024.969 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 Dallas to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Dallas Love Field to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dallas and San Diego?
The time difference between Dallas and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas.
Flight carbon footprint between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Dallas to San Diego generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dallas to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Dallas Love Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DAL |
| ICAO Code: | KDAL |
| Coordinates: | 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″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 |