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How far is Alma from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Alma (Alma Airport) is 2583 miles / 4157 kilometers / 2245 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Alma (YTF) is 3209 miles / 5165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 39 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Alma Airport

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2583
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4157
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2245
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Distance from San Diego to Alma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2582.926 miles
  • 4156.816 kilometers
  • 2244.501 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
  • 2578.187 miles
  • 4149.190 kilometers
  • 2240.384 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 Alma?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Alma Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Alma Airport (YTF)

On average, flying from San Diego to Alma generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 628 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 Alma

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

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 Alma Airport
City: Alma
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTF
ICAO Code: CYTF
Coordinates: 48°30′32″N, 71°38′30″W