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How far is Dallas, TX, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) is 1171 miles / 1884 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 22 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Dallas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1170.906 miles
  • 1884.390 kilometers
  • 1017.489 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
  • 1168.447 miles
  • 1880.434 kilometers
  • 1015.353 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 Dallas?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

On average, flying from San Diego to Dallas generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Dallas

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DFW
ICAO Code: KDFW
Coordinates: 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″W

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Dallas (DFW)

Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Spirit Airlines