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How far is Orlando, FL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando International Airport) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers / 1867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 43 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Orlando International Airport

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2149
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3458
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1867
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Distance from San Diego to Orlando

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2148.760 miles
  • 3458.093 kilometers
  • 1867.221 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
  • 2144.704 miles
  • 3451.566 kilometers
  • 1863.697 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 Orlando?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Orlando International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Orlando International Airport (MCO)

On average, flying from San Diego to Orlando generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 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 Orlando

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

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 Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″W

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Orlando (MCO)

Alaska Airlines
American Airlines