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How far is San Diego, CA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2441 miles / 3928 kilometers / 2121 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to San Diego (SAN) is 2832 miles / 4557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 49 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – San Diego International Airport

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2441
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3928
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2121
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Distance from New York to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2440.783 miles
  • 3928.059 kilometers
  • 2120.982 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
  • 2435.685 miles
  • 3919.855 kilometers
  • 2116.552 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 New York to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from New York to San Diego generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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