How far is Yakima, WA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 971 miles / 1562 kilometers / 844 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Yakima (YKM) is 1158 miles / 1863 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 25 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal
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Distance from San Diego to Yakima
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Yakima. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 970.820 miles
- 1562.383 kilometers
- 843.619 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- 972.144 miles
- 1564.514 kilometers
- 844.770 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 Yakima?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Yakima?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
On average, flying from San Diego to Yakima generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Yakima
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).
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 | Yakima Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakima, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YKM |
| ICAO Code: | KYKM |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W |