MHV
Mojave
United States
274 km
170 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
274 km
170 mi / 148 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MHV SAN
Airport Name Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MHV SAN
ICAO Code KMHV KSAN
City Mojave San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,801 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 35.060000, -118.150000 32.730000, -117.190000

Mojave (MHV) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 274 kilometers (170 miles / 148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 05:50 in Mojave, it's 05:50 in San Diego.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,785 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Mojave (MHV) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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