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How far is Nashville, TN, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 1751 miles / 2818 kilometers / 1522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA) is 2034 miles / 3274 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 22 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Nashville International Airport

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1751
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2818
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Distance from San Diego to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1751.030 miles
  • 2818.009 kilometers
  • 1521.603 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
  • 1747.344 miles
  • 2812.078 kilometers
  • 1518.401 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 Nashville?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from San Diego to Nashville generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 Nashville

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

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 Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Nashville (BNA)

Southwest Airlines