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SAN to LYU: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Ely (Ely Municipal Airport)
1,682 mi
2,707 km · 1,462 nm
3h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,682 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 46m 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
- LYU — Ely Municipal Airport · Ely, 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 LYU
- HIB · Range Regional Airport56 mi away
- YIB · Atikokan Municipal Airport66 mi away
- GRM · Grand Marais Cook County Airport67 mi away
- DLH · Duluth International Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from LYU?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Ely (LYU) is 1,682 miles (2,707 km, 1,462 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to LYU?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 46m 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 Ely?
Ely is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to LYU?
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