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How far is Pensacola, FL, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers / 1538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Pensacola (PNS) is 1994 miles / 3209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 39 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1770.155 miles
  • 2848.789 kilometers
  • 1538.223 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
  • 1766.619 miles
  • 2843.097 kilometers
  • 1535.150 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Pensacola generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W