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How far is Idaho Falls, ID, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) is 794 miles / 1277 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is 964 miles / 1551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 36 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Idaho Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Idaho Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 793.747 miles
  • 1277.412 kilometers
  • 689.747 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
  • 794.742 miles
  • 1279.014 kilometers
  • 690.612 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 Idaho Falls?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Idaho Falls Regional Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)

On average, flying from San Diego to Idaho Falls generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Idaho Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA).

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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W