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How far is Allentown, PA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 2359 miles / 3796 kilometers / 2050 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Allentown (ABE) is 2710 miles / 4362 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 8 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Allentown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2358.543 miles
  • 3795.708 kilometers
  • 2049.518 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
  • 2353.646 miles
  • 3787.825 kilometers
  • 2045.262 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 Diego to Allentown?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

On average, flying from San Diego to Allentown generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 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 Diego to Allentown

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lehigh Valley International Airport
City: Allentown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABE
ICAO Code: KABE
Coordinates: 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W