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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers / 1989 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 2635 miles / 4240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 30 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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2289
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3684
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1989
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Distance from San Diego to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2288.862 miles
  • 3683.567 kilometers
  • 1988.967 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
  • 2284.110 miles
  • 3675.919 kilometers
  • 1984.837 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 Diego to Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from San Diego to Harrisburg generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 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 Diego to Harrisburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W