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SAN to MLB: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport)
2,190 mi
3,524 km · 1,903 nm
4h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,190 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 46m 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
- MLB — Melbourne International Airport · Melbourne, 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 MLB
- MCO · Orlando International Airport46 mi away
- COF · Patrick Air Force Base9 mi away
- TIX · Space Coast Regional Airport30 mi away
- VRB · Vero Beach Regional Airport34 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from MLB?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne (MLB) is 2,190 miles (3,524 km, 1,903 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MLB?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MLB?
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