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How far is Taupo from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 6520 miles / 10493 kilometers / 5666 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Taupo Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Taupo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6519.923 miles
  • 10492.800 kilometers
  • 5665.659 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
  • 6531.980 miles
  • 10512.203 kilometers
  • 5676.135 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 Taupo?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Taupo Airport is 12 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Taupo Airport (TUO)

On average, flying from San Diego to Taupo generates about 788 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 788 kilograms equals 1 737 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Taupo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Taupo Airport (TUO).

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 Taupo Airport
City: Taupo
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TUO
ICAO Code: NZAP
Coordinates: 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E