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SAN to PHL: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
2,365 mi
3,806 km · 2,055 nm
5h 6m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,365 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 6m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from PHL?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia (PHL) 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 SAN to PHL?
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 San Diego and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to PHL?
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