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How far is Thunder Bay from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1804 miles / 2903 kilometers / 1568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2287 miles / 3680 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 33 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1804
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2903
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1568
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Distance from San Diego to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1803.965 miles
  • 2903.200 kilometers
  • 1567.603 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
  • 1801.916 miles
  • 2899.903 kilometers
  • 1565.822 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 Thunder Bay?

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

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from San Diego to Thunder Bay generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W