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SAN to EWR: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Newark (Newark Liberty International Airport)
2,420 mi
3,895 km · 2,103 nm
5h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,420 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 13m 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
- EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport · Newark, 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 EWR
- LGA · La Guardia Airport17 mi away
- JFK · John F Kennedy International Airport21 mi away
- LDJ · Linden Airport7 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport8 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from EWR?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Newark (EWR) is 2,420 miles (3,895 km, 2,103 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to EWR?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 13m 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 Newark?
Newark is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to EWR?
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