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SAN to MCW: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Mason City (Mason City Municipal Airport)
1,479 mi
2,380 km · 1,285 nm
3h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,479 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 41m 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
- MCW — Mason City Municipal Airport · Mason City, 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 MCW
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport37 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport60 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport63 mi away
- RST · Rochester International Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from MCW?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Mason City (MCW) is 1,479 miles (2,380 km, 1,285 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MCW?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 41m 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 Mason City?
Mason City is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MCW?
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