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How far is Adak Island, AK, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 3214 miles / 5173 kilometers / 2793 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Adak Airport

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5173
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2793
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Distance from San Diego to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3214.049 miles
  • 5172.510 kilometers
  • 2792.932 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
  • 3207.665 miles
  • 5162.237 kilometers
  • 2787.385 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Adak Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from San Diego to Adak Island generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 793 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Adak Airport (ADK).

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 Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W