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How far is Sapporo from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) is 5237 miles / 8429 kilometers / 4551 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – New Chitose Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Sapporo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5237.396 miles
  • 8428.772 kilometers
  • 4551.173 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
  • 5225.625 miles
  • 8409.828 kilometers
  • 4540.944 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 Sapporo?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to New Chitose Airport is 10 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and New Chitose Airport (CTS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Sapporo generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Sapporo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

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 New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E