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How far is Manhattan, KS, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) is 1229 miles / 1978 kilometers / 1068 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Manhattan (MHK) is 1566 miles / 2521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 11 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Manhattan Regional Airport

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1229
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1978
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1068
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Distance from San Diego to Manhattan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1228.958 miles
  • 1977.815 kilometers
  • 1067.935 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
  • 1226.870 miles
  • 1974.456 kilometers
  • 1066.121 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 Manhattan?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)

On average, flying from San Diego to Manhattan generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 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 Manhattan

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK).

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 Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W