How far is Tucson, AZ, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 368 miles / 592 kilometers / 319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Tucson (TUS) is 418 miles / 673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 30 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 367.625 miles
- 591.635 kilometers
- 319.457 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- 366.884 miles
- 590.443 kilometers
- 318.814 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Tucson?
The time difference between San Diego and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from San Diego to Tucson generates about 79 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 79 kilograms equals 174 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Tucson (TUS)
| Southwest Airlines |