How far is San Diego, CA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2193 miles / 3530 kilometers / 1906 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to San Diego (SAN) is 2538 miles / 4084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 2 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2193.195 miles
- 3529.605 kilometers
- 1905.834 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- 2188.514 miles
- 3522.072 kilometers
- 1901.767 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 Raleigh to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and San Diego?
The time difference between Raleigh and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Raleigh to San Diego generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |