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How far is San Diego, CA, from Dayton, OH?

The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1893 miles / 3047 kilometers / 1645 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to San Diego (SAN) is 2200 miles / 3540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 56 minutes.

Dayton International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1893
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3047
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Distance from Dayton to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1893.142 miles
  • 3046.716 kilometers
  • 1645.095 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
  • 1889.372 miles
  • 3040.650 kilometers
  • 1641.820 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 Dayton to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Dayton to San Diego generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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