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How far is San Diego, CA, from South Bend, IN?

The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1800 miles / 2897 kilometers / 1564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to San Diego (SAN) is 2156 miles / 3469 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 58 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1800
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1564
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Distance from South Bend to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1799.883 miles
  • 2896.631 kilometers
  • 1564.056 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
  • 1796.582 miles
  • 2891.319 kilometers
  • 1561.187 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 South Bend to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from South Bend to San Diego generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W
Destination 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