How far is New York, NY, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 2441 miles / 3928 kilometers / 2121 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to New York (LGA) is 2835 miles / 4562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 56 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport
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Distance from San Diego to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2440.783 miles
- 3928.059 kilometers
- 2120.982 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- 2435.685 miles
- 3919.855 kilometers
- 2116.552 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and New York?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average, flying from San Diego to New York generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |