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Flight Distance from San Diego (SAN) to Madrid (MAD)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SANKSAN
San Diego, United States
San Diego International Airport
Great Circle Path
9,402 km5,842 miles • 5,077 NM
Destination Airport
LEMDMAD
Madrid, Spain
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Direct Distance
9,402 km
5,842 Statute Miles
5,077 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 34m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
846 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
44° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 34m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 43m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
18h 35m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇪🇸 Spain
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- City / Country: San Diego, United States
- ICAO Code: KSAN
- Coordinates: 32.7336°, -117.1900°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 17 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
- City / Country: Madrid, Spain
- ICAO Code: LEMD
- Coordinates: 40.4934°, -3.5722°
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Elevation: 1998 ft
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