San Diego to New York flight distance & time (SAN-JFK)
How far is San Diego from New York by plane? The great circle distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 3,936 km / 2,125 nm, about 4h 33m flight time, with an initial heading of 64° (ENE).
| From | San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, US |
|---|---|
| To | John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, US |
| Distance | 3,936 km · 2,125 nm · 2,446 mi |
| Initial heading | 64° (ENE) |
Airlines on this route
- American Airlines (AA)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- JetBlue Airways (B6)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SAN to JFK nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Ki-46 | 2,160 nm / 4,000 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-225 Mrija | 2,160 nm / 4,000 km |
| Boeing 727 | 2,171 nm / 4,021 km |
| Douglas DC-4 (C-54) | 2,172 nm / 4,023 km |
| Consolidated PBY Catalina | 2,176 nm / 4,030 km |
| EMBRAER 195 / ERJ 190-200 | 2,200 nm / 4,074 km |
| AVRO 683 Lancaster | 2,200 nm / 4,074 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-10 | 2,200 nm / 4,074 km |
| Berijew / Beriev Be-42 / A-40 Albatros | 2,214 nm / 4,100 km |
| Cessna 650 Citation VII | 2,219 nm / 4,110 km |
| Piper PA-42 Cheyenne III | 2,241 nm / 4,150 km |
| Learjet Learjet 55 | 2,244 nm / 4,156 km |
| Pilatus PC-12 | 2,250 nm / 4,167 km |
| Iljuschin / Ilyushin Il-76 | 2,268 nm / 4,200 km |
| Chance-Vought / LTV, Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II | 2,280 nm / 4,223 km |
| Chance-Vought / LTV, Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II | 2,280 nm / 4,223 km |
| Chance-Vought / LTV, Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II | 2,280 nm / 4,223 km |
| Lockheed S-3 Viking | 2,285 nm / 4,232 km |
| Cessna 441 Conquest II | 2,292 nm / 4,245 km |
| Aeritalia / Fiat / Alenia G.222 / C-27 Spartan | 2,300 nm / 4,260 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Diego from New York?
- The great circle distance between San Diego and New York is 3,936 km (2,125 nm / 2,446 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Diego to New York?
- A direct flight from SAN to JFK takes about 4h 33m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to New York?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.