Distance between San Francisco, CA (SFO) and San Diego, CA (SAN)
Distance from San Francisco to San Diego (San Francisco International Airport – San Diego International Airport) is 447 miles / 719 kilometers / 388 nautical miles.
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How far is San Diego from San Francisco?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Francisco and San Diego. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 446.550 miles
- 718.652 kilometers
- 388.041 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 446.697 miles
- 718.889 kilometers
- 388.169 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between San Francisco and San Diego.
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San Francisco, CA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 91 kg (201 pounds).
Airport information
| A | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| B | 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 |
San Francisco to San Diego flight path
Shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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