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SAN to CLE: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport)
2,023 mi
3,255 km · 1,758 nm
4h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,023 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 26m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · Cleveland, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near CLE
- BKL · Burke Lakefront Airport11 mi away
- CGF · Cuyahoga County Airport22 mi away
- LNN · Willoughby Lost Nation Municipal Airport30 mi away
- AKC · Akron Fulton International Airport33 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CLE?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Cleveland (CLE) is 2,023 miles (3,255 km, 1,758 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CLE?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 26m 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 San Diego and Cleveland?
Cleveland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CLE?
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