How far is San Diego, CA, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1567 miles / 2523 kilometers / 1362 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to San Diego (SAN) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 34 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Memphis to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1567.442 miles
- 2522.554 kilometers
- 1362.070 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- 1564.136 miles
- 2517.233 kilometers
- 1359.197 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 Memphis to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and San Diego?
The time difference between Memphis and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Memphis to San Diego generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
| Destination | 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 |