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

How far is San Diego from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 2,097 km / 1,132 nm, about 2h 45m flight time, with an initial heading of 93° (E).

FromSan Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, US
ToGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US
Distance2,097 km · 1,132 nm · 1,303 mi
Initial heading93° (E)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly SAN to IAH nonstop

TypeRange
Berijew / Beriev Be-200 1,134 nm / 2,100 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-25 / Yak-25 1,134 nm / 2,100 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-25 / Yak-25 1,134 nm / 2,100 km
Fairey Firefly 1,134 nm / 2,100 km
Partenavia P.68 Victor / Observer 1,134 nm / 2,100 km
Piaggio PD.808 1,134 nm / 2,100 km
Grumman F9F (F-9) Cougar 1,140 nm / 2,111 km
Cirrus Design SR22 1,143 nm / 2,117 km
Cessna 510 Citation Mustang 1,150 nm / 2,130 km
de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou 1,150 nm / 2,130 km
Robin HR.100 1,150 nm / 2,130 km
Mikojan Gurewitsch / Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-25 1,150 nm / 2,130 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
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
Breguet Br. 763 Provence (761/763/765) 1,169 nm / 2,165 km
Beech / Beechcraft 60 Duke 1,169 nm / 2,165 km
Grumman S-2 (S2F) Tracker 1,172 nm / 2,171 km
Convair, Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation F-102 Delta Dagger 1,173 nm / 2,172 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 2,097 km (1,132 nm / 1,303 mi).
How long is the flight from San Diego to Houston?
A direct flight from SAN to IAH takes about 2h 45m, 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 - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.