How far is Roanoke, VA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 2120 miles / 3412 kilometers / 1842 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Roanoke (ROA) is 2461 miles / 3961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 11 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Roanoke
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Roanoke. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2119.994 miles
- 3411.799 kilometers
- 1842.224 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- 2115.504 miles
- 3404.574 kilometers
- 1838.323 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 Roanoke?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Roanoke?
The time difference between San Diego and Roanoke is 3 hours. Roanoke is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
On average, flying from San Diego to Roanoke generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 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 Roanoke
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
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 | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |