How far is Mesa, AZ, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 324 miles / 521 kilometers / 281 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Mesa (AZA) is 378 miles / 609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 1 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Mesa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 323.725 miles
- 520.985 kilometers
- 281.309 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- 323.065 miles
- 519.922 kilometers
- 280.735 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 Mesa?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Mesa?
The time difference between San Diego and Mesa is 1 hour. Mesa is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On average, flying from San Diego to Mesa generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 160 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 Mesa
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
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 | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W |