LAX
Los Angeles
United States
167 km
104 miles
NKX
San Diego
United States
Distance
167 km
104 mi / 90 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX NKX
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport
IATA Code LAX NKX
ICAO Code KLAX KNKX
City Los Angeles San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 128 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 32.870000, -117.140000

Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego (NKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States is 167 kilometers (104 miles / 90 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 17:47 in Los Angeles, it's 17:47 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (NKX) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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