How far is Albuquerque, NM, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 628 miles / 1011 kilometers / 546 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 817 miles / 1315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 31 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport
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Distance from San Diego to Albuquerque
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Albuquerque. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 628.289 miles
- 1011.132 kilometers
- 545.968 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- 627.120 miles
- 1009.252 kilometers
- 544.952 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 San Diego to Albuquerque?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Albuquerque?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
On average, flying from San Diego to Albuquerque generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Albuquerque
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Albuquerque International Sunport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABQ |
| ICAO Code: | KABQ |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
| Southwest Airlines |