How far is Chattanooga, TN, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 1838 miles / 2957 kilometers / 1597 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 2154 miles / 3467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 46 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Chattanooga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Chattanooga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1837.650 miles
- 2957.411 kilometers
- 1596.874 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- 1833.750 miles
- 2951.135 kilometers
- 1593.485 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 Chattanooga?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Chattanooga?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
On average, flying from San Diego to Chattanooga generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Chattanooga
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHA |
| ICAO Code: | KCHA |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W |