The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 1,097 kilometers (682 miles / 592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in San Diego, it's 07:54 in Vernal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,257 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than San Diego International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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