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How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 2268 miles / 3651 kilometers / 1971 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 2640 miles / 4248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 18 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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2268
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3651
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Distance from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2268.415 miles
  • 3650.660 kilometers
  • 1971.199 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
  • 2264.527 miles
  • 3644.403 kilometers
  • 1967.820 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 Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

On average, flying from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 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 Fort Lauderdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W