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SAN to YAM: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Sault Sainte Marie (Sault Ste Marie Airport)
1,962 mi
3,158 km · 1,705 nm
4h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,962 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 19m gate to gate, flying northeast. 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
- YAM — Sault Ste Marie Airport · Sault Sainte Marie, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from YAM?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Sault Sainte Marie (YAM) is 1,962 miles (3,158 km, 1,705 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to YAM?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 19m 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 Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Sainte Marie is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to YAM?
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