San Diego to New York
Distance3,928 km2,441 miles · 2,121 nautical miles
- Flight time
- about 5 h 25 min direct, estimated
- Heading
- north-east 64° at departure
- From
- San Diego International Airport United States
- To
- John F. Kennedy International Airport United States
- Type
- Domestic · medium-haul

Questions
How far is San Diego from New York by plane?
The great-circle distance between San Diego International Airport and John F. Kennedy 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 San Diego to New York?
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 San Diego heading north-east (64°) on the shortest path.
Routes from San Diego
- San Diego to Los Angeles176 km
- San Diego to Mexico City2,330 km
- San Diego to Chicago2,768 km
- San Diego to Atlanta3,038 km
- San Diego to Toronto3,465 km
- San Diego to London8,807 km
Routes to New York
- Toronto to New York588 km
- Chicago to New York1,188 km
- Atlanta to New York1,222 km
- Mexico City to New York3,365 km
- Los Angeles to New York3,974 km
- London to New York5,540 km
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