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How far is Baltimore, MD, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) is 2295 miles / 3693 kilometers / 1994 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Baltimore (BWI) is 2660 miles / 4281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 49 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Baltimore–Washington International Airport

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2295
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3693
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1994
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Distance from San Diego to Baltimore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2294.961 miles
  • 3693.382 kilometers
  • 1994.267 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
  • 2290.134 miles
  • 3685.614 kilometers
  • 1990.072 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 Baltimore?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore–Washington International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)

On average, flying from San Diego to Baltimore generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 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 Baltimore

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI).

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 Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Baltimore (BWI)

AirTran Airways
Southwest Airlines