How far is San Diego, CA, from Milwaukee, WI?
The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego (SAN) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 5 minutes.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Milwaukee to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Milwaukee to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1738.595 miles
- 2797.998 kilometers
- 1510.798 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- 1735.667 miles
- 2793.285 kilometers
- 1508.253 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 Milwaukee to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Milwaukee to San Diego generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Milwaukee, WI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKE |
| ICAO Code: | KMKE |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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 |