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How far is San Diego, CA, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 85 miles / 137 kilometers / 74 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to San Diego (SAN) is 127 miles / 204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 35 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Palm Springs to San Diego

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palm Springs to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 85.258 miles
  • 137.210 kilometers
  • 74.087 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
  • 85.392 miles
  • 137.425 kilometers
  • 74.203 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 Palm Springs to San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palm Springs and San Diego?

There is no time difference between Palm Springs and San Diego.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to San Diego generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to San Diego

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W
Destination San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W