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How far is San Diego, CA, from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 368 miles / 592 kilometers / 319 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego (SAN) is 419 miles / 674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 28 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Tucson to San Diego

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to San Diego. 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 Tucson to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Tucson to San Diego 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 Tucson to San Diego

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

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Tucson (TUS) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines