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How far is Colima from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Colima (Colima Airport) is 1253 miles / 2016 kilometers / 1088 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Colima (CLQ) is 1501 miles / 2415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 32 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Colima Airport

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1253
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Distance from San Diego to Colima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1252.596 miles
  • 2015.857 kilometers
  • 1088.476 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
  • 1254.096 miles
  • 2018.273 kilometers
  • 1089.780 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 Colima?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Colima Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Colima Airport (CLQ)

On average, flying from San Diego to Colima generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Colima

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

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 Colima Airport
City: Colima
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CLQ
ICAO Code: MMIA
Coordinates: 19°16′37″N, 103°34′37″W