Distance from Philadelphia to San Diego by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to San Diego (CA) is 2368 miles or 3811 kilometers or 2056 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to San Diego is 2735 miles (4402 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 367 miles or 591 km.

Philadelphia to San Diego Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Philadelphia, PA and San Diego, CA
This map shows the distance from Philadelphia, PA, Usa to San Diego, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to San Diego, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to San Diego, California is 2735 miles or 4402 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA is 2735 miles or 4402 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to San Diego, California is approximately 2735 miles (4402 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to San Diego take?
Philadelphia and San Diego are 49 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Philadelphia and San Diego

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and San Diego (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Diego time is 3 Hours behind Philadelphia.

Current local time in Philadelphia	Current local time in San Diego
2025-12-19, 07:16:17 EST	2025-12-19, 04:16:17 PST

How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and San Diego California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Philadelphia, PA and San Diego, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2735 mi	4402 km	2375.07 nmi
Straight line distance	2368 mi	3811 km	2056 nmi
Difference	367 mi	591 km	319 nmi

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