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SAN to VER: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Vera Cruz (General Heriberto Jara International Airport)
1,602 mi
2,578 km · 1,392 nm
3h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,602 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 36m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- VER — General Heriberto Jara International Airport · Vera Cruz, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near VER
- JAL · El Lencero Airport46 mi away
- TCN · Tehuacan Airport92 mi away
- MTT · Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos National Airport127 mi away
- PAZ · El Tajín National Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from VER?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Vera Cruz (VER) is 1,602 miles (2,578 km, 1,392 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to VER?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 36m 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 Vera Cruz?
Vera Cruz is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to VER?
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