Distance between Philadelphia, PA (PHL) and San Diego, CA (SAN)
Distance from Philadelphia to San Diego (Philadelphia International Airport – San Diego International Airport) is 2370 miles / 3814 kilometers / 2059 nautical miles.
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How far is San Diego from Philadelphia?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Philadelphia and San Diego. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2369.883 miles
- 3813.957 kilometers
- 2059.372 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2364.909 miles
- 3805.953 kilometers
- 2055.050 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 4 hours 59 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Philadelphia and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia, PA
San Diego, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 264 kg (582 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
| B | 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 |
Philadelphia to San Diego flight path
Shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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