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How far is Qingdao from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Qingdao (Qingdao Liuting International Airport) is 6406 miles / 10309 kilometers / 5566 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Qingdao Liuting International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Qingdao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6405.574 miles
  • 10308.772 kilometers
  • 5566.291 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
  • 6392.306 miles
  • 10287.419 kilometers
  • 5554.762 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 Qingdao?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is 12 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

On average, flying from San Diego to Qingdao generates about 772 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 772 kilograms equals 1 702 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Qingdao

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO).

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 Qingdao Liuting International Airport
City: Qingdao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TAO
ICAO Code: ZSQD
Coordinates: 36°15′57″N, 120°22′26″E