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How far is Islip, NY, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 2481 miles / 3993 kilometers / 2156 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Islip (ISP) is 2882 miles / 4638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 49 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport

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2481
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3993
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2156
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Distance from San Diego to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2481.257 miles
  • 3993.195 kilometers
  • 2156.153 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
  • 2476.057 miles
  • 3984.828 kilometers
  • 2151.635 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from San Diego to Islip generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 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 Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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 Long Island MacArthur Airport
City: Islip, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ISP
ICAO Code: KISP
Coordinates: 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W