How far is San Diego, CA, from Mesa, AZ?
The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to San Diego (SAN) is 378 miles / 609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 58 minutes.
Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Mesa to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mesa to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 323.725 miles
- 520.985 kilometers
- 281.309 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- 323.065 miles
- 519.922 kilometers
- 280.735 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 Mesa to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mesa and San Diego?
The time difference between Mesa and San Diego is 1 hour. San Diego is 1 hour behind Mesa.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Mesa to San Diego generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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 |