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SAN to YYC: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Calgary (Calgary International Airport)
1,280 mi
2,060 km · 1,112 nm
3h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,280 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 15m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- YYC — Calgary International Airport · Calgary, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near YYC
- YBA · Banff Airport66 mi away
- YQF · Red Deer Regional Airport74 mi away
- YRM · Rocky Mountain House Airport98 mi away
- WPC · Pincher Creek Airport110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from YYC?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Calgary (YYC) is 1,280 miles (2,060 km, 1,112 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to YYC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 15m 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 Calgary?
Calgary is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to YYC?
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