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SAN to EME: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Emden (Emden Airport)
5,620 mi
9,045 km · 4,884 nm
11h 29m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,620 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 29m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- EME — Emden Airport · Emden, Germany
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near EME
- NOD · Norden-Norddeich Airport17 mi away
- JUI · Juist Airport21 mi away
- NRD · Norderney Airport22 mi away
- BMR · Baltrum Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from EME?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Emden (EME) 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 SAN to EME?
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 San Diego and Emden?
Emden is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to EME?
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