How far is Philadelphia, PA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2370 miles / 3814 kilometers / 2059 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2728 miles / 4391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 24 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Philadelphia. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from San Diego to Philadelphia generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL)
| American Airlines |