San Diego to Philadelphia flight distance & time (SAN-PHL)
How far is San Diego from Philadelphia by plane? The great circle distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 3,814 km / 2,059 nm, about 4h 25m flight time, with an initial heading of 66° (ENE).
| From | San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, US |
|---|---|
| To | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Philadelphia, US |
| Distance | 3,814 km · 2,059 nm · 2,370 mi |
| Initial heading | 66° (ENE) |
Airlines on this route
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SAN to PHL nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Boeing 717 | 2,060 nm / 3,815 km |
| Shin Meiwa PS-1 / US-1 (SS-2) | 2,061 nm / 3,817 km |
| Boeing 307 Stratoliner | 2,077 nm / 3,847 km |
| Rockwell / Gulfstream Commander 690/695 JetProp | 2,080 nm / 3,852 km |
| Rockwell / Gulfstream Commander 690/695 JetProp | 2,080 nm / 3,852 km |
| Hawker Siddeley HS 121 Trident | 2,084 nm / 3,860 km |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-90 | 2,084 nm / 3,860 km |
| EMBRAER 170 / ERJ 170-100 | 2,100 nm / 3,889 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-8 | 2,106 nm / 3,900 km |
| Learjet Learjet 45 | 2,120 nm / 3,926 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-225 Mrija | 2,160 nm / 4,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Ki-46 | 2,160 nm / 4,000 km |
| Boeing 727 | 2,171 nm / 4,021 km |
| Douglas DC-4 (C-54) | 2,172 nm / 4,023 km |
| Consolidated PBY Catalina | 2,176 nm / 4,030 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-10 | 2,200 nm / 4,074 km |
| AVRO 683 Lancaster | 2,200 nm / 4,074 km |
| EMBRAER 195 / ERJ 190-200 | 2,200 nm / 4,074 km |
| Berijew / Beriev Be-42 / A-40 Albatros | 2,214 nm / 4,100 km |
| Cessna 650 Citation VII | 2,219 nm / 4,110 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Diego from Philadelphia?
- The great circle distance between San Diego and Philadelphia is 3,814 km (2,059 nm / 2,370 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?
- A direct flight from SAN to PHL takes about 4h 25m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Philadelphia?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.