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

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 2106 miles / 3390 kilometers / 1830 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 2437 miles / 3922 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 40 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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2106
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3390
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1830
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Distance from San Diego to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2106.247 miles
  • 3389.676 kilometers
  • 1830.278 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
  • 2101.982 miles
  • 3382.811 kilometers
  • 1826.572 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 506 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 Pittsburgh

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W