Distance From Vadsø Airport to San Diego International Airport, VDS - SAN Distance

The distance from Vadsø Airport (VDS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 5146 miles or 8281 kilometers or 4469 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vadsø ( Norway ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vadsø and San Diego takes around 11 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vadsø Airport, Vadsø, Norway to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 11 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • VDS - SAN

Kilometers		8281 km
Statute Miles		5146 miles
Nautical Miles		4469 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 49 minutes

Vadsø Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - VDS to SAN Flight Path

Location of Vadsø Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vadsø to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vadsø, Norway and San Diego, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Vadsø, Norway and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VDS - SAN

Time difference between Vadsø (Norway) and San Diego (United States) is 8 Hours.
San Diego time is 8 Hours behind Vadsø.

Location	Local Time
Vadsø (Norway)	2026-10-27, 21:17:59 CET
San Diego (United States)	2026-10-27, 13:17:59 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Vadsø Airport (VDS / ENVD) Vadsø, Norway

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States