San Francisco to San Diego flight distance & time (SFO-SAN)
How far is San Francisco from San Diego by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 719 km / 388 nm, about 1h 6m flight time, with an initial heading of 138° (SE).
| From | San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US |
|---|---|
| To | San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, US |
| Distance | 719 km · 388 nm · 447 mi |
| Initial heading | 138° (SE) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Southwest Airlines (WN)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
- Virgin America (VX)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to SAN nonstop
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Francisco from San Diego?
- The great circle distance between San Francisco and San Diego is 719 km (388 nm / 447 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
- A direct flight from SFO to SAN takes about 1h 6m, 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 Francisco to San Diego?
- Yes - 6 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.