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SAN to ROA: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Roanoke VA (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport)
2,116 mi
3,405 km · 1,838 nm
4h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,116 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 37m 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
- ROA — Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · Roanoke VA, 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 ROA
- LYH · Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field43 mi away
- LWB · Greenbrier Valley Airport44 mi away
- DAN · Danville Regional Airport63 mi away
- BLF · Mercer County Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from ROA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Roanoke VA (ROA) is 2,116 miles (3,405 km, 1,838 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to ROA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 37m 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 Roanoke VA?
Roanoke VA is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to ROA?
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