How far is San Diego, CA, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers / 1989 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to San Diego (SAN) is 2643 miles / 4253 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 30 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2288.862 miles
- 3683.567 kilometers
- 1988.967 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- 2284.110 miles
- 3675.919 kilometers
- 1984.837 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 Harrisburg to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to San Diego generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W |
| Destination | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |