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How far is Kearney, NE, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) is 1147 miles / 1845 kilometers / 996 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Kearney (EAR) is 1440 miles / 2317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 58 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Kearney Regional Airport

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1147
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1845
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996
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Distance from San Diego to Kearney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1146.681 miles
  • 1845.405 kilometers
  • 996.439 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
  • 1145.175 miles
  • 1842.980 kilometers
  • 995.130 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 Kearney?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Kearney Regional Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)

On average, flying from San Diego to Kearney generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Kearney

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR).

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 Kearney Regional Airport
City: Kearney, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAR
ICAO Code: KEAR
Coordinates: 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W