How far is Tijuana from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 18 miles / 30 kilometers / 16 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 25 miles / 40 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Tijuana International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Tijuana
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Tijuana. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 18.453 miles
- 29.697 kilometers
- 16.035 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- 18.460 miles
- 29.708 kilometers
- 16.041 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 Tijuana?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Tijuana?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
On average, flying from San Diego to Tijuana generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 61 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 Tijuana
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
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 | Tijuana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tijuana |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | TIJ |
| ICAO Code: | MMTJ |
| Coordinates: | 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W |