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How far is Butte, MT, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Butte (BTM) is 1169 miles / 1882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 49 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Bert Mooney Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Butte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 945.636 miles
  • 1521.854 kilometers
  • 821.735 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
  • 946.838 miles
  • 1523.788 kilometers
  • 822.780 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 Butte?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Bert Mooney Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)

On average, flying from San Diego to Butte generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Butte

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).

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 Bert Mooney Airport
City: Butte, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTM
ICAO Code: KBTM
Coordinates: 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″W