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How far is Moab, UT, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Moab (Canyonlands Regional Airport) is 589 miles / 947 kilometers / 511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Moab (CNY) is 775 miles / 1247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 49 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Canyonlands Regional Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Moab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 588.622 miles
  • 947.295 kilometers
  • 511.499 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
  • 588.590 miles
  • 947.244 kilometers
  • 511.471 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 Moab?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Canyonlands Regional Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY)

On average, flying from San Diego to Moab generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 245 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 Moab

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY).

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 Canyonlands Regional Airport
City: Moab, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNY
ICAO Code: KCNY
Coordinates: 38°45′18″N, 109°45′17″W