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SAN to LAL: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport)
2,113 mi
3,400 km · 1,836 nm
4h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,113 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 37m 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
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, 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 LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from LAL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Lakeland (LAL) is 2,113 miles (3,400 km, 1,836 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to LAL?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 37m 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 Lakeland?
Lakeland is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LAL?
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