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SAN to MLI: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Moline (Quad City International Airport)
1,581 mi
2,544 km · 1,374 nm
3h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,581 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 34m 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
- MLI — Quad City International Airport · Moline, 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 MLI
- CWI · Clinton Municipal Airport28 mi away
- GBG · Galesburg Municipal Airport35 mi away
- IOW · Iowa City Municipal Airport55 mi away
- BRL · Southeast Iowa Regional Airport56 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from MLI?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Moline (MLI) is 1,581 miles (2,544 km, 1,374 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to MLI?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 34m 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 Moline?
Moline is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to MLI?
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