How far is Panama City from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 2911 miles / 4684 kilometers / 2529 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Panama City (PTY) is 3803 miles / 6120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 48 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Tocumen International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Panama City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Panama City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2910.579 miles
- 4684.123 kilometers
- 2529.224 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- 2911.305 miles
- 4685.292 kilometers
- 2529.855 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?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Panama City?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
On average, flying from San Diego to Panama City generates about 324 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 324 kilograms equals 713 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
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
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 | Tocumen International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Panama City |
| Country: | Panama  |
| IATA Code: | PTY |
| ICAO Code: | MPTO |
| Coordinates: | 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W |