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How far is Salina, KS, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Salina (SLN) is 1447 miles / 2328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 17 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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1172
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1018
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Distance from San Diego to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1171.693 miles
  • 1885.657 kilometers
  • 1018.173 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
  • 1169.706 miles
  • 1882.459 kilometers
  • 1016.446 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from San Diego to Salina generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Salina

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W