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How far is Akita from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 5419 miles / 8721 kilometers / 4709 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5418.909 miles
  • 8720.888 kilometers
  • 4708.903 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
  • 5407.006 miles
  • 8701.733 kilometers
  • 4698.560 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 Akita?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Akita Airport is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from San Diego to Akita generates about 639 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 639 kilograms equals 1 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Akita

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Akita Airport (AXT).

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 Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E