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How far is Gisborne from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Gisborne (Gisborne Airport) is 6438 miles / 10360 kilometers / 5594 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Gisborne Airport

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10360
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5594
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Distance from San Diego to Gisborne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6437.652 miles
  • 10360.397 kilometers
  • 5594.167 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
  • 6450.075 miles
  • 10380.390 kilometers
  • 5604.962 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 Gisborne?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Gisborne Airport is 12 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Gisborne Airport (GIS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Gisborne generates about 776 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 776 kilograms equals 1 712 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Gisborne

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

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 Gisborne Airport
City: Gisborne
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: GIS
ICAO Code: NZGS
Coordinates: 38°39′47″S, 177°58′40″E