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How far is San Diego, CA, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1177 miles / 1895 kilometers / 1023 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to San Diego (SAN) is 1392 miles / 2240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 36 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1177
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Distance from Vancouver to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1177.379 miles
  • 1894.807 kilometers
  • 1023.114 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
  • 1178.561 miles
  • 1896.710 kilometers
  • 1024.141 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 Vancouver to San Diego?

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

What is the time difference between Vancouver and San Diego?

There is no time difference between Vancouver and San Diego.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Vancouver to San Diego generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′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