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How far is Cleveland, OH, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) is 2027 miles / 3261 kilometers / 1761 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Cleveland (CLE) is 2396 miles / 3856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 20 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

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2027
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3261
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Distance from San Diego to Cleveland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2026.523 miles
  • 3261.373 kilometers
  • 1761.000 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
  • 2022.558 miles
  • 3254.992 kilometers
  • 1757.555 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 Cleveland?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

On average, flying from San Diego to Cleveland generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 486 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 Cleveland

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

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 Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
City: Cleveland, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLE
ICAO Code: KCLE
Coordinates: 41°24′42″N, 81°50′59″W