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How far is Alamogordo, NM, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Alamogordo (Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers / 566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Alamogordo (ALM) is 749 miles / 1206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 18 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Alamogordo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Alamogordo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 651.612 miles
  • 1048.668 kilometers
  • 566.236 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
  • 650.245 miles
  • 1046.468 kilometers
  • 565.048 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 Alamogordo?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport (ALM)

On average, flying from San Diego to Alamogordo generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 262 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 Alamogordo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport (ALM).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination Alamogordo–White Sands Regional Airport
City: Alamogordo, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALM
ICAO Code: KALM
Coordinates: 32°50′23″N, 105°59′27″W