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How far is Traverse City, MI, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) is 1882 miles / 3028 kilometers / 1635 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Traverse City (TVC) is 2379 miles / 3829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 4 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Cherry Capital Airport

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1882
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1635
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Distance from San Diego to Traverse City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1881.816 miles
  • 3028.490 kilometers
  • 1635.254 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
  • 1878.750 miles
  • 3023.555 kilometers
  • 1632.589 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 Traverse City?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

On average, flying from San Diego to Traverse City generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 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 Traverse City

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).

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 Cherry Capital Airport
City: Traverse City, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TVC
ICAO Code: KTVC
Coordinates: 44°44′29″N, 85°34′55″W