How far is Reno, NV, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 488 miles / 786 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Reno (RNO) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 18 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Reno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Reno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 488.190 miles
- 785.666 kilometers
- 424.225 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- 489.032 miles
- 787.020 kilometers
- 424.957 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 Reno?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Reno?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
On average, flying from San Diego to Reno generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 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 Reno
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
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 | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Reno (RNO)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |