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SAN to CLW: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Clearwater (Clearwater Air Park)
2,070 mi
3,331 km · 1,799 nm
4h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,070 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 32m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- CLW — Clearwater Air Park · Clearwater, 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 CLW
- TPA · Tampa International Airport14 mi away
- PIE · St Petersburg Clearwater International Airport6 mi away
- SPG · Albert Whitted Airport17 mi away
- MCF · Mac Dill Air Force Base17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from CLW?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Clearwater (CLW) is 2,070 miles (3,331 km, 1,799 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to CLW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 32m 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 Clearwater?
Clearwater is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to CLW?
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