How far is Palm Springs, CA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 85 miles / 137 kilometers / 74 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 130 miles / 210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 39 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Palm Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 85.258 miles
- 137.210 kilometers
- 74.087 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- 85.392 miles
- 137.425 kilometers
- 74.203 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 Palm Springs?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Palm Springs?
There is no time difference between San Diego and Palm Springs.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
On average, flying from San Diego to Palm Springs generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 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 Palm Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
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 | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |