How far is San Diego, CA, from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 2106 miles / 3390 kilometers / 1830 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to San Diego (SAN) is 2439 miles / 3925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 33 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2106.247 miles
- 3389.676 kilometers
- 1830.278 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- 2101.982 miles
- 3382.811 kilometers
- 1826.572 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 Pittsburgh to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and San Diego?
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to San Diego generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 506 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |
| Destination | 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 |