San Diego to Los Angeles flight distance & time (SAN-LAX)
How far is San Diego from Los Angeles by plane? The great circle distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 176 km / 95 nm, about 33m flight time, with an initial heading of 320° (NW).
| From | San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, US |
|---|---|
| To | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, US |
| Distance | 176 km · 95 nm · 109 mi |
| Initial heading | 320° (NW) |
Airlines on this route
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SAN to LAX nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Morane-Saulnier Type H | 96 nm / 178 km |
| Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 50 | 97 nm / 180 km |
| Sud-Ouest / SNCASO S.O.1221 Djinn | 103 nm / 191 km |
| Kaman Aircraft K-240 / HTK-1 / TH-43E | 104 nm / 193 km |
| Sopwith Camel F.1 / 2F.1 | 124 nm / 230 km |
| Curtiss JN-4 | 130 nm / 241 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 17 | 134 nm / 248 km |
| Mil Mi-10 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Mil Mi-4 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Nieuport Nieuport 24 | 135 nm / 250 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-24 / Yak-24 | 144 nm / 267 km |
| Stahlwerk Mark Rieseler R III/22 | 146 nm / 270 km |
| SPAD S.XIII | 149 nm / 276 km |
| IAI Israel Aircraft Industries Arava | 151 nm / 280 km |
| Fokker Dr. I Dreidecker | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Dornier Do A Libelle | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Junkers J 9 / D.I | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Farman HF.20 | 162 nm / 300 km |
| Sopwith Baby | 162 nm / 300 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Diego from Los Angeles?
- The great circle distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is 176 km (95 nm / 109 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Diego to Los Angeles?
- A direct flight from SAN to LAX takes about 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 Los Angeles?
- Yes - 7 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.