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How far is Melbourne, FL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) is 2194 miles / 3531 kilometers / 1907 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne (MLB) is 2501 miles / 4025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 51 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Melbourne Orlando International Airport

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2194
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3531
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1907
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Distance from San Diego to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2194.076 miles
  • 3531.023 kilometers
  • 1906.600 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
  • 2189.977 miles
  • 3524.426 kilometers
  • 1903.038 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Orlando International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)

On average, flying from San Diego to Melbourne generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 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 Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).

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 Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W