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How far is San Diego, CA, from Orlando, FL?

The distance between Orlando (Orlando International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers / 1867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN) is 2443 miles / 3931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 39 minutes.

Orlando International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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2149
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3458
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1867
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Distance from Orlando to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2148.760 miles
  • 3458.093 kilometers
  • 1867.221 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
  • 2144.704 miles
  • 3451.566 kilometers
  • 1863.697 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 Orlando to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Orlando International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Orlando to San Diego generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Orlando to San Diego

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

Airport information

Origin Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″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

Airlines flying from Orlando (MCO) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines
American Airlines