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How far is Osaka from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 5849 miles / 9413 kilometers / 5082 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Kansai International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5848.704 miles
  • 9412.576 kilometers
  • 5082.384 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
  • 5836.582 miles
  • 9393.068 kilometers
  • 5071.851 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Kansai International Airport is 11 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from San Diego to Osaka generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Osaka

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

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 Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E