How far is Memphis, TN, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1567 miles / 2523 kilometers / 1362 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Memphis (MEM) is 1823 miles / 2934 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 35 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1567.442 miles
- 2522.554 kilometers
- 1362.070 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- 1564.136 miles
- 2517.233 kilometers
- 1359.197 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Memphis?
The time difference between San Diego and Memphis is 2 hours. Memphis is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from San Diego to Memphis generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 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 Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |