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How far is Moline, IL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Moline (Quad Cities International Airport) is 1584 miles / 2549 kilometers / 1376 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Moline (MLI) is 1919 miles / 3089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 34 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Quad Cities International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Moline

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1583.690 miles
  • 2548.702 kilometers
  • 1376.189 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
  • 1580.973 miles
  • 2544.330 kilometers
  • 1373.828 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 Moline?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Quad Cities International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI)

On average, flying from San Diego to Moline generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Moline

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Quad Cities International Airport (MLI).

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 Quad Cities International Airport
City: Moline, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLI
ICAO Code: KMLI
Coordinates: 41°26′54″N, 90°30′26″W