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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 3275 miles / 5270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 9 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2004.641 miles
  • 3226.157 kilometers
  • 1741.985 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
  • 2009.752 miles
  • 3234.383 kilometers
  • 1746.427 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 San Salvador to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Philadelphia generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W