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How far is Charlotte, NC, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 2077 miles / 3343 kilometers / 1805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT) is 2380 miles / 3831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 5 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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2077
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3343
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1805
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Distance from San Diego to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2076.933 miles
  • 3342.500 kilometers
  • 1804.806 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
  • 2072.509 miles
  • 3335.381 kilometers
  • 1800.962 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from San Diego to Charlotte generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Charlotte (CLT)

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