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How far is San Diego, CA, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2257 miles / 3633 kilometers / 1962 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to San Diego (SAN) is 2594 miles / 4175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2257.285 miles
  • 3632.748 kilometers
  • 1961.527 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
  • 2253.300 miles
  • 3626.335 kilometers
  • 1958.064 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 West Palm Beach to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to San Diego generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″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