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How far is San Diego, CA, from Montreal?

The distance between Montreal (Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2460 miles / 3959 kilometers / 2138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montreal (YUL) to San Diego (SAN) is 2901 miles / 4668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 17 minutes.

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Montreal to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2460.051 miles
  • 3959.068 kilometers
  • 2137.726 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
  • 2455.319 miles
  • 3951.453 kilometers
  • 2133.614 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 Montreal to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Montreal to San Diego generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
City: Montreal
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YUL
ICAO Code: CYUL
Coordinates: 45°28′14″N, 73°44′26″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