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How far is Dallas, TX, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Dallas (Dallas Love Field) is 1182 miles / 1902 kilometers / 1027 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DAL) is 1365 miles / 2196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 32 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Dallas Love Field

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1182
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1902
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1027
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Distance from San Diego to Dallas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1181.994 miles
  • 1902.235 kilometers
  • 1027.125 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
  • 1179.514 miles
  • 1898.243 kilometers
  • 1024.969 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 Dallas?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Dallas Love Field is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dallas Love Field (DAL)

On average, flying from San Diego to Dallas 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 Dallas

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

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 Dallas Love Field
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAL
ICAO Code: KDAL
Coordinates: 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″W