San Diego to Houston flight distance & time (SAN-HOU)

How far is San Diego from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) is 2,112 km / 1,141 nm, about 2h 35m flight time, with an initial heading of 94° (E).

FromSan Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, US
ToWilliam P Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston, US
Distance2,112 km · 1,141 nm · 1,313 mi
Initial heading94° (E)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly SAN to HOU nonstop

TypeRange
Cirrus Design SR22 1,143 nm / 2,117 km
Robin HR.100 1,150 nm / 2,130 km
Cessna 510 Citation Mustang 1,150 nm / 2,130 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25 1,150 nm / 2,130 km
de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou 1,150 nm / 2,130 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-28 / Yak-28 1,161 nm / 2,150 km
Piper / Ted Smith PA-60 Aerostar / Aerostar 600 1,161 nm / 2,150 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-28 / Yak-28 1,161 nm / 2,150 km
Piper / Ted Smith PA-60 Aerostar / Aerostar 600 1,161 nm / 2,150 km
Beech / Beechcraft 60 Duke 1,169 nm / 2,165 km
Breguet Br. 763 Provence (761/763/765) 1,169 nm / 2,165 km
Grumman S-2 (S2F) Tracker 1,172 nm / 2,171 km
North American B-25 Mitchell 1,173 nm / 2,172 km
Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation F-102 Delta Dagger 1,173 nm / 2,172 km
Iljuschin / Ilyushin Il-28 1,177 nm / 2,180 km
EMBRAER Phenom 100 1,178 nm / 2,182 km
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II 1,188 nm / 2,200 km
Northrop F-89 Scorpion 1,188 nm / 2,200 km
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II 1,188 nm / 2,200 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-19 1,188 nm / 2,200 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is San Diego from Houston?
The great circle distance between San Diego and Houston is 2,112 km (1,141 nm / 1,313 mi).
How long is the flight from San Diego to Houston?
A direct flight from SAN to HOU takes about 2h 35m, 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 Houston?
Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.