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How far is San Diego, CA, from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2295 miles / 3693 kilometers / 1994 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to San Diego (SAN) is 2663 miles / 4285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 44 minutes.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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1994
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Distance from Baltimore to San Diego

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baltimore to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2294.961 miles
  • 3693.382 kilometers
  • 1994.267 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2290.134 miles
  • 3685.614 kilometers
  • 1990.072 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Baltimore to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Baltimore to San Diego generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W
Destination San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W

Airlines flying from Baltimore (BWI) to San Diego (SAN)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines