How far is San Diego, CA, from Miami, FL?
The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2267 miles / 3649 kilometers / 1970 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to San Diego (SAN) is 2659 miles / 4279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 38 minutes.
Miami International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Miami to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Miami to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2267.208 miles
- 3648.717 kilometers
- 1970.149 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- 2263.379 miles
- 3642.556 kilometers
- 1966.823 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 Miami to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Miami and San Diego?
The time difference between Miami and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Miami.
Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Miami 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 Miami to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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 Miami (MIA) to San Diego (SAN)
| American Airlines |