How far is San Diego, CA, from Tijuana?
The distance between Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 18 miles / 30 kilometers / 16 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tijuana (TIJ) to San Diego (SAN) is 24 miles / 39 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 minutes.
Tijuana International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Tijuana to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tijuana to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 18.453 miles
- 29.697 kilometers
- 16.035 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- 18.460 miles
- 29.708 kilometers
- 16.041 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 Tijuana to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Tijuana International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tijuana and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Tijuana to San Diego generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 61 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tijuana to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Tijuana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tijuana |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | TIJ |
| ICAO Code: | MMTJ |
| Coordinates: | 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W |
| Destination | 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 |