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How far is Waco, TX, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Waco (ACT) is 1373 miles / 2209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 1 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1170.555 miles
  • 1883.826 kilometers
  • 1017.184 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
  • 1168.161 miles
  • 1879.973 kilometers
  • 1015.104 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 Diego to Waco?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from San Diego to Waco generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Diego to Waco

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W