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How far is Amsterdam from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 5613 miles / 9033 kilometers / 4877 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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9033
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4877
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Distance from San Diego to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5612.606 miles
  • 9032.614 kilometers
  • 4877.222 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
  • 5599.520 miles
  • 9011.554 kilometers
  • 4865.850 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 Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Amsterdam generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E