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SAN to FTW: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Fort Worth (Fort Worth Meacham International Airport)
1,150 mi
1,851 km · 999 nm
2h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,150 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 58m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- FTW — Fort Worth Meacham International Airport · Fort Worth, 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 FTW
- DFW · Dallas Fort Worth International Airport20 mi away
- FWH · NAS Fort Worth JRB/Carswell Field6 mi away
- AFW · Fort Worth Alliance Airport12 mi away
- DAL · Dallas Love Field30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from FTW?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Fort Worth (FTW) is 1,150 miles (1,851 km, 999 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to FTW?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 58m 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 Fort Worth?
Fort Worth is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to FTW?
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