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How far is Hamburg from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Hamburg (Hamburg Airport) is 5700 miles / 9173 kilometers / 4953 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Hamburg Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Hamburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5699.799 miles
  • 9172.938 kilometers
  • 4952.990 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
  • 5686.462 miles
  • 9151.474 kilometers
  • 4941.401 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 Hamburg?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Hamburg Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Hamburg Airport (HAM)

On average, flying from San Diego to Hamburg generates about 676 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 676 kilograms equals 1 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Hamburg

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

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 Hamburg Airport
City: Hamburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HAM
ICAO Code: EDDH
Coordinates: 53°37′49″N, 9°59′17″E