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How far is Asheville, NC, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) is 1986 miles / 3195 kilometers / 1725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Asheville (AVL) is 2324 miles / 3740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 53 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Asheville Regional Airport

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1986
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3195
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1725
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Distance from San Diego to Asheville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.584 miles
  • 3195.487 kilometers
  • 1725.425 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
  • 1981.361 miles
  • 3188.691 kilometers
  • 1721.755 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 Asheville?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

On average, flying from San Diego to Asheville generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 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 Asheville

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

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 Asheville Regional Airport
City: Asheville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVL
ICAO Code: KAVL
Coordinates: 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″W