How far is Athens, GA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 1952 miles / 3141 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Athens (AHN) is 2218 miles / 3570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 56 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1951.730 miles
- 3141.005 kilometers
- 1696.007 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- 1947.595 miles
- 3134.350 kilometers
- 1692.413 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Athens?
The time difference between San Diego and Athens is 3 hours. Athens is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from San Diego to Athens generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
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 | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |