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How far is Copenhagen from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) is 5668 miles / 9122 kilometers / 4925 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Copenhagen Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Copenhagen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5668.084 miles
  • 9121.897 kilometers
  • 4925.430 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
  • 5654.765 miles
  • 9100.462 kilometers
  • 4913.857 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 Copenhagen?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Copenhagen Airport is 11 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

On average, flying from San Diego to Copenhagen generates about 672 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 672 kilograms equals 1 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Copenhagen

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

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 Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″E