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How far is Bethel, AK, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2780 miles / 4473 kilometers / 2415 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Bethel Airport

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2780
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2415
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Distance from San Diego to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2779.511 miles
  • 4473.190 kilometers
  • 2415.329 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
  • 2775.859 miles
  • 4467.312 kilometers
  • 2412.156 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from San Diego to Bethel generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Bethel

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

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W