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How far is San Diego, CA, from Greensboro, NC?

The distance between Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2128 miles / 3424 kilometers / 1849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Greensboro (GSO) to San Diego (SAN) is 2492 miles / 4011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 52 minutes.

Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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2128
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1849
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Distance from Greensboro to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2127.650 miles
  • 3424.121 kilometers
  • 1848.877 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
  • 2123.117 miles
  • 3416.825 kilometers
  • 1844.938 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 Greensboro to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Greensboro to San Diego generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″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