GRI
Grand Island
United States
1,908 km
1,185 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
1,908 km
1,185 mi / 1,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
247°
west southwest

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GRI SAN
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code GRI SAN
ICAO Code KGRI KSAN
City Grand Island San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,847 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 32.730000, -117.190000

Grand Island (GRI) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 1,908 kilometers (1,185 miles / 1,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 07:51 in Grand Island, it's 05:51 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,830 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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