Distance between Houston, TX (HOU) and San Diego, CA (SAN)
Distance from Houston to San Diego (Houston William P. Hobby Airport – San Diego International Airport) is 1313 miles / 2112 kilometers / 1141 nautical miles.
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How far is San Diego from Houston?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Houston and San Diego. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1312.589 miles
- 2112.407 kilometers
- 1140.608 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1310.115 miles
- 2108.425 kilometers
- 1138.458 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 2 hours 59 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Houston and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind Houston.
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Houston, TX
San Diego, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 165 kg (365 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| B | 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 |
Houston to San Diego flight path
Shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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