How far is San Diego, CA, from Reno, NV?
The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 488 miles / 786 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to San Diego (SAN) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 16 minutes.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Reno to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reno to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 488.190 miles
- 785.666 kilometers
- 424.225 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- 489.032 miles
- 787.020 kilometers
- 424.957 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 Reno to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reno and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Reno to San Diego generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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 |
Airlines flying from Reno (RNO) to San Diego (SAN)
| Southwest Airlines |