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How far is Panama City Beach, FL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Panama City Beach (Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) is 1853 miles / 2982 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City Beach (ECP) is 2108 miles / 3393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 49 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Panama City Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1853.001 miles
  • 2982.116 kilometers
  • 1610.214 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
  • 1849.307 miles
  • 2976.171 kilometers
  • 1607.004 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 Panama City Beach?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

On average, flying from San Diego to Panama City Beach generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Panama City Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).

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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
City: Panama City Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ECP
ICAO Code: KECP
Coordinates: 30°20′30″N, 85°47′50″W