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How far is San Diego, CA, from Islip, NY?

The distance between Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2481 miles / 3993 kilometers / 2156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Islip (ISP) to San Diego (SAN) is 2881 miles / 4637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 44 minutes.

Long Island MacArthur Airport – San Diego International Airport

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2481
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2156
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Distance from Islip to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2481.257 miles
  • 3993.195 kilometers
  • 2156.153 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
  • 2476.057 miles
  • 3984.828 kilometers
  • 2151.635 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 Islip to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Long Island MacArthur Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Islip to San Diego generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″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