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How far is Tijuana from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers / 1911 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 39 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Tijuana International Airport

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3539
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1911
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Distance from San Salvador to Tijuana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2198.905 miles
  • 3538.795 kilometers
  • 1910.797 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
  • 2199.747 miles
  • 3540.150 kilometers
  • 1911.528 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 San Salvador to Tijuana?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Tijuana generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Tijuana

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W