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How far is Dortmund from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Dortmund (Dortmund Airport) is 5737 miles / 9234 kilometers / 4986 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Dortmund Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Dortmund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5737.461 miles
  • 9233.548 kilometers
  • 4985.717 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
  • 5724.116 miles
  • 9212.072 kilometers
  • 4974.121 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 Dortmund?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Dortmund Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Dortmund Airport (DTM)

On average, flying from San Diego to Dortmund generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Dortmund

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

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 Dortmund Airport
City: Dortmund
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DTM
ICAO Code: EDLW
Coordinates: 51°31′5″N, 7°36′44″E