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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2020 miles / 3251 kilometers / 1755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 3296 miles / 5304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 17 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from San Salvador to Philadelphia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Salvador to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2020.135 miles
  • 3251.092 kilometers
  • 1755.449 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
  • 2025.291 miles
  • 3259.390 kilometers
  • 1759.930 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 San Salvador to Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Wings Field is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Philadelphia generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W