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How far is Lopez, WA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1127 miles / 1814 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lopez (LPS) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 34 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1127
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Distance from San Diego to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1127.213 miles
  • 1814.073 kilometers
  • 979.521 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
  • 1128.406 miles
  • 1815.993 kilometers
  • 980.558 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Lopez?

There is no time difference between San Diego and Lopez.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Lopez generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W