New York to San Diego

Flight distance, time and route map · JFK → SAN

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,928 km2,441 miles · 2,121 nautical miles
Flight time
about 5 h 25 min direct, estimated
Heading
west 271° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul
San Diego to New York

Questions

How far is New York from San Diego by plane?

The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and San Diego International Airport is 3,928 km (2,441 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from New York to San Diego?

About 5 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave New York heading west (271°) on the shortest path.

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