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EME to SAN: distance & flight time
Emden (Emden Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
5,620 mi
9,045 km · 4,884 nm
11h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,620 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 29m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- EME — Emden Airport · Emden, Germany
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EME
- NOD · Norden-Norddeich Airport17 mi away
- JUI · Juist Airport21 mi away
- NRD · Norderney Airport22 mi away
- BMR · Baltrum Airport24 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is EME from SAN?
The flight distance from Emden (EME) to San Diego (SAN) is 5,620 miles (9,045 km, 4,884 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EME to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 29m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Emden and San Diego?
San Diego is 9 hours behind Emden.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EME to SAN?
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