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PHL to SAN: distance & flight time
Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
2,365 mi
3,806 km · 2,055 nm
5h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,365 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 6m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is PHL from SAN?
The flight distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Diego (SAN) is 2,365 miles (3,806 km, 2,055 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PHL to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 6m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PHL to SAN?
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