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How far is San Diego, CA, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1705 miles / 2745 kilometers / 1482 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to San Diego (SAN) is 1934 miles / 3113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 33 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1705
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2745
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1482
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Distance from Mobile to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1705.448 miles
  • 2744.653 kilometers
  • 1481.994 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
  • 1702.023 miles
  • 2739.141 kilometers
  • 1479.018 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 Mobile to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Mobile to San Diego generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″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