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How far is South Bend, IN, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 1800 miles / 2897 kilometers / 1564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to South Bend (SBN) is 2150 miles / 3460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 0 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – South Bend International Airport

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1800
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2897
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1564
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Distance from San Diego to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1799.883 miles
  • 2896.631 kilometers
  • 1564.056 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
  • 1796.582 miles
  • 2891.319 kilometers
  • 1561.187 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from San Diego to South Bend generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W