How far is Phoenix, AZ, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) is 362 miles / 582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 44 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Phoenix. 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 San Diego to Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Phoenix?
The time difference between San Diego and Phoenix is 1 hour. Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from San Diego to Phoenix 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 San Diego to Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)
| AirTran Airways |
| American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |