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How far is San Diego, CA, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1172 miles / 1886 kilometers / 1018 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to San Diego (SAN) is 1445 miles / 2326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 10 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Salina to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1171.693 miles
  • 1885.657 kilometers
  • 1018.173 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
  • 1169.706 miles
  • 1882.459 kilometers
  • 1016.446 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 Salina to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Salina to San Diego generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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