How far is Acapulco from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Acapulco (ACA) is 1885 miles / 3033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 33 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Acapulco International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Acapulco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Acapulco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1547.907 miles
- 2491.114 kilometers
- 1345.094 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- 1549.573 miles
- 2493.795 kilometers
- 1346.542 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 Acapulco?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Acapulco?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
On average, flying from San Diego to Acapulco generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 402 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 Acapulco
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).
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 | Acapulco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Acapulco |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | ACA |
| ICAO Code: | MMAA |
| Coordinates: | 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W |