How far is San Diego, CA, from Dallas, TX?
The distance between Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN) is 1355 miles / 2180 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 20 minutes.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Dallas to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dallas to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1170.906 miles
- 1884.390 kilometers
- 1017.489 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- 1168.447 miles
- 1880.434 kilometers
- 1015.353 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 Dallas to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dallas and San Diego?
The time difference between Dallas and San Diego is 2 hours. San Diego is 2 hours behind Dallas.
Flight carbon footprint between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Dallas 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 Dallas to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DFW |
| ICAO Code: | KDFW |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″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 |
Airlines flying from Dallas (DFW) to San Diego (SAN)
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines |