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How far is Dubuque, IA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) is 1590 miles / 2560 kilometers / 1382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Dubuque (DBQ) is 1940 miles / 3122 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 2 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Dubuque Regional Airport

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1590
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2560
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1382
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Distance from San Diego to Dubuque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1590.474 miles
  • 2559.620 kilometers
  • 1382.084 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
  • 1587.905 miles
  • 2555.486 kilometers
  • 1379.852 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 Dubuque?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)

On average, flying from San Diego to Dubuque generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Dubuque

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

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 Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″W