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How far is San Diego, CA, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2268 miles / 3651 kilometers / 1971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Diego (SAN) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 17 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2268.415 miles
  • 3650.660 kilometers
  • 1971.199 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
  • 2264.527 miles
  • 3644.403 kilometers
  • 1967.820 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 Fort Lauderdale to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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