MKC
Kansas City
United States
2,149 km
1,335 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
2,149 km
1,335 mi / 1,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MKC SAN
Airport Name Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MKC SAN
ICAO Code KMKC KSAN
City Kansas City San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 757 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -94.590000 32.730000, -117.190000

Kansas City (MKC) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 2,149 kilometers (1,335 miles / 1,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 12:22 in Kansas City, it's 10:22 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Kansas City (MKC) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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