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SAN to MIA: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Miami (Miami International Airport)
2,263 mi
3,643 km · 1,967 nm
4h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,263 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 54m 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
- MIA — Miami International Airport · Miami, 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 MIA
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport21 mi away
- OPF · Opa-locka Executive Airport8 mi away
- TMB · Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport13 mi away
- HWO · North Perry Airport15 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from MIA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Miami (MIA) is 2,263 miles (3,643 km, 1,967 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 54m 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 Miami?
Miami is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MIA?
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