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How far is San Diego, CA, from Sioux Falls, SD?

The distance between Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls Regional Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1336 miles / 2150 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sioux Falls (FSD) to San Diego (SAN) is 1740 miles / 2801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 39 minutes.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1336
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2150
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1161
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Distance from Sioux Falls to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1335.771 miles
  • 2149.715 kilometers
  • 1160.753 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
  • 1334.319 miles
  • 2147.379 kilometers
  • 1159.492 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 Sioux Falls to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Sioux Falls to San Diego generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sioux Falls to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Sioux Falls Regional Airport
City: Sioux Falls, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FSD
ICAO Code: KFSD
Coordinates: 43°34′55″N, 96°44′30″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