How far is San Diego, CA, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN) is 363 miles / 584 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 43 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 304.219 miles
- 489.593 kilometers
- 264.359 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- 303.612 miles
- 488.616 kilometers
- 263.832 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 Phoenix to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and San Diego?
The time difference between Phoenix and San Diego is 1 hour. San Diego is 1 hour behind Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Phoenix to San Diego generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
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City: | Phoenix, AZ |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | PHX |
ICAO Code: | KPHX |
Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Destination | San Diego International Airport |
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City: | San Diego, CA |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | SAN |
ICAO Code: | KSAN |
Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego (SAN)
AirTran Airways |
American Airlines |
Southwest Airlines |