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How far is New York, NY, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK) is 2845 miles / 4579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 5 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to New York

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2445.892 miles
  • 3936.282 kilometers
  • 2125.422 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
  • 2440.773 miles
  • 3928.043 kilometers
  • 2120.974 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 New York?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

On average, flying from San Diego to New York generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 New York

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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 New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK)

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