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How far is Vancouver from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers / 1028 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (CXH) is 1399 miles / 2252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 56 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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1183
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1904
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1028
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Distance from San Diego to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1183.025 miles
  • 1903.893 kilometers
  • 1028.020 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
  • 1184.213 miles
  • 1905.807 kilometers
  • 1029.053 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Vancouver?

There is no time difference between San Diego and Vancouver.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from San Diego to Vancouver generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W