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How far is San Diego, CA, from Hilo, HI?

The distance between Hilo (Hilo International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2499 miles / 4022 kilometers / 2172 nautical miles.

Hilo International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Hilo to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2499.157 miles
  • 4022.003 kilometers
  • 2171.708 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
  • 2496.461 miles
  • 4017.664 kilometers
  • 2169.365 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 Hilo to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Hilo International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hilo International Airport (ITO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Hilo to San Diego generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Hilo to San Diego

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

Airport information

Origin Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″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