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SDM to LGA: distance & flight time
San Diego (Brown Field Municipal Airport) → New York (La Guardia Airport)
2,430 mi
3,910 km · 2,111 nm
5h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,430 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 14m 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
- SDM — Brown Field Municipal Airport · San Diego, United States
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
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 SDM from LGA?
The flight distance from San Diego (SDM) to New York (LGA) is 2,430 miles (3,910 km, 2,111 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDM to LGA?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 14m 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 New York?
New York is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDM to LGA?
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