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How far is Geneva from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 5950 miles / 9576 kilometers / 5171 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Geneva Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Geneva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5950.185 miles
  • 9575.895 kilometers
  • 5170.570 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
  • 5936.687 miles
  • 9554.172 kilometers
  • 5158.840 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 Geneva?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Geneva Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from San Diego to Geneva generates about 710 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 710 kilograms equals 1 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Geneva

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

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 Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E