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How far is San Diego, CA, from Moline, IL?

The distance between Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1584 miles / 2549 kilometers / 1376 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moline (MLI) to San Diego (SAN) is 1923 miles / 3094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 35 minutes.

Quad Cities International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Moline to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1583.690 miles
  • 2548.702 kilometers
  • 1376.189 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
  • 1580.973 miles
  • 2544.330 kilometers
  • 1373.828 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 Moline to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Quad Cities International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Moline to San Diego generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″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