How far is Yuma, AZ, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 151 miles / 242 kilometers / 131 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Yuma (YUM) is 178 miles / 286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 24 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Yuma International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Yuma
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Yuma. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 150.654 miles
- 242.455 kilometers
- 130.915 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- 150.340 miles
- 241.948 kilometers
- 130.642 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 Yuma?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Yuma International Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Yuma?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)
On average, flying from San Diego to Yuma generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 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 Yuma
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Yuma International Airport (YUM).
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 | Yuma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yuma, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YUM |
| ICAO Code: | KNYL |
| Coordinates: | 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W |