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SAN to DBQ: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Dubuque IA (Dubuque Regional Airport)
1,588 mi
2,555 km · 1,380 nm
3h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,588 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- DBQ — Dubuque Regional Airport · Dubuque IA, 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 DBQ
- CWI · Clinton Municipal Airport44 mi away
- PCD · Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport48 mi away
- LNR · Tri-County Regional Airport62 mi away
- CID · The Eastern Iowa Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from DBQ?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Dubuque IA (DBQ) is 1,588 miles (2,555 km, 1,380 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to DBQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 35m 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 Dubuque IA?
Dubuque IA is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to DBQ?
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