Compare Long Haul (>1500 km)

Train vs Flight: Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central

🇪🇸 Lorca-San Diego → 🇬🇧 Windsor & Eton Central · 1.537 km

Verdict

Flight is significantly faster (4h 19m vs 7h 48m door-to-door) on this long-haul route.

On this long-haul route from Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central, flying is typically the practical choice for most travellers. However, if you have the time, overnight trains may offer a scenic alternative while reducing your carbon footprint by 329 kg (84%).

Comparison

	Train	Flight ✓
Journey time	7h 18m	1h 49m
Door-to-door incl. check-in / airport	7h 48m +30 min at station	4h 19m +2h 30min at airport
CO2 emissions avg. estimate per passenger	63,0 kg	391,9 kg
Est. ticket price rough estimate only	~€123	~€184
City centre arrival	Central station	Airport (outside city)

* Price and CO2 figures are rough average estimates. Actual values vary by booking class, date, operator, and energy mix. Journey times are based on existing route data or standard speed assumptions.

CO2 Savings

Save 328,9 kg CO2 — 84% less than flying

Train: 63,0 kg CO2 · Flight: 391,9 kg CO2 (41g/km train vs 255g/km flight, European averages incl. radiative forcing)

Train

63,0 kg

Flight

391,9 kg

Door-to-Door Breakdown

Train

Check-in at station 30 min

Journey time 7h 18m

Total door-to-door 7h 48m

Flight

Faster door-to-door

Airport overhead 2h 30 min

Flight time 1h 49m

Total door-to-door 4h 19m

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is train or flight faster from Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central?

Flight is faster from Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central, taking 4h 19m door-to-door versus 7h 48m for the train. However, the train produces 84% less CO2.

How much CO2 does the Lorca-San Diego–Windsor & Eton Central train vs flight produce?

For the Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central route (1537 km straight-line), the train produces approximately 63,0 kg of CO2 per passenger, while the flight produces approximately 391,9 kg. Taking the train saves 328,9 kg of CO2 — a 84% reduction. These are average estimates based on European averages (train: 41g CO2/km, flight: 255g CO2/km including radiative forcing).

What is the door-to-door travel time for train vs flight Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central?

Door-to-door travel time from Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central:

Train: 7h 48m total (7h 18m journey + 30 min station check-in)
Flight: 4h 19m total (1h 49m flight + 2h 30min airport overhead for check-in, security, boarding, and taxi)

Is the Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central train worth it vs flying?

How far is Lorca-San Diego from Windsor & Eton Central?

The straight-line distance from Lorca-San Diego to Windsor & Eton Central is 1.537 km. The actual rail distance will be longer (typically ~1.3× the straight-line distance) due to track routing.