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How far is Bern from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 5963 miles / 9596 kilometers / 5182 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Bern Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Bern

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5962.956 miles
  • 9596.447 kilometers
  • 5181.667 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
  • 5949.385 miles
  • 9574.607 kilometers
  • 5169.874 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 Bern?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Bern Airport is 11 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from San Diego to Bern generates about 712 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 712 kilograms equals 1 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Bern

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

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 Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E