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How far is Charlottesville, VA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers / 1913 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Charlottesville (CHO) is 2578 miles / 4149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport

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2201
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3542
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1913
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Distance from San Diego to Charlottesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2200.899 miles
  • 3542.003 kilometers
  • 1912.529 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
  • 2196.250 miles
  • 3534.522 kilometers
  • 1908.489 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 Charlottesville?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO)

On average, flying from San Diego to Charlottesville generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Charlottesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO).

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 Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport
City: Charlottesville, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHO
ICAO Code: KCHO
Coordinates: 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″W