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How far is San Diego, CA, from Manhattan, KS?

The distance between Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1229 miles / 1978 kilometers / 1068 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manhattan (MHK) to San Diego (SAN) is 1498 miles / 2410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 6 minutes.

Manhattan Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1229
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1978
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1068
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Distance from Manhattan to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1228.958 miles
  • 1977.815 kilometers
  • 1067.935 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
  • 1226.870 miles
  • 1974.456 kilometers
  • 1066.121 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 Manhattan to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Manhattan Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Manhattan to San Diego generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′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