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How far is Scottsbluff, NE, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) is 977 miles / 1572 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Scottsbluff (BFF) is 1264 miles / 2035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 59 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Western Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Scottsbluff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 976.679 miles
  • 1571.813 kilometers
  • 848.711 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
  • 976.120 miles
  • 1570.913 kilometers
  • 848.225 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 Scottsbluff?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Western Nebraska Regional Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF)

On average, flying from San Diego to Scottsbluff generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Scottsbluff

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF).

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 Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W