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How far is Crescent City, CA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Crescent City (Del Norte County Airport) is 734 miles / 1182 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Crescent City (CEC) is 879 miles / 1415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 40 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Del Norte County Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Crescent City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 734.286 miles
  • 1181.718 kilometers
  • 638.077 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
  • 734.822 miles
  • 1182.581 kilometers
  • 638.542 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 Crescent City?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Del Norte County Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Crescent City?

There is no time difference between San Diego and Crescent City.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC)

On average, flying from San Diego to Crescent City generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Crescent City

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Del Norte County Airport (CEC).

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 Del Norte County Airport
City: Crescent City, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CEC
ICAO Code: KCEC
Coordinates: 41°46′48″N, 124°14′13″W