Distance between San Diego, CA (SAN) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from San Diego to Los Angeles (San Diego International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 109 miles / 176 kilometers / 95 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from San Diego?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Diego and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 109.109 miles
- 175.594 kilometers
- 94.813 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 109.176 miles
- 175.702 kilometers
- 94.871 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 42 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between San Diego and Los Angeles.
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San Diego, CA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 40 kg (88 pounds).
Airport information
| A | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
San Diego to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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San Diego (SAN) → Los Angeles (LAX).
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