Distance from Albuquerque to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Albuquerque, New Mexico and San Diego, California is 1,007 kilometers (626 miles).

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Albuquerque is located in the central part of New Mexico while San Diego is situated on the Pacific coast of California, connecting the inland desert region with the coastal area. The straight-line distance between them is 1,007 kilometers, heading west.

Albuquerque is situated at an altitude of 1,513 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Albuquerque to San Diego covers major highways such as I-40 W and I-8 W, passing through regions like Flagstaff, Arizona, and the desert landscapes of southern California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Petrified Forest National Park, Flagstaff, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the high desert of Albuquerque to the coastal city of San Diego, passing through diverse landscapes including mountains and deserts.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring and fall due to mild weather in San Diego. Summer is also popular for beach activities.

Climate

San Diego has a milder coastal climate compared to Albuquerque's dry desert climate, with cooler temperatures and more humidity.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Albuquerque's options, making it easier for visitors to navigate.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Albuquerque, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 35.0845° N 106.6511° W

Elevation: 1,513 m (4,964 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
  • Los Alamos County Airport (LAM)
  • Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT)
  • Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM)
San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)

Other distances from Albuquerque

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Albuquerque to New York City 2,921 km
From Albuquerque to Los Angeles 1,069 km
From Albuquerque to Chicago 1,815 km
From Albuquerque to Houston 1,213 km
From Albuquerque to Phoenix 531 km

Other distances from San Diego

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Albuquerque and San Diego.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Barcelona, Spain Lisbon, Portugal 1,007 km
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Mexico City, Mexico Mérida, Mexico 1,008 km
Detroit, United States New South Memphis, United States 1,008 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Berlin, Germany 1,009 km
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Asunción, Paraguay 1,009 km
Accra, Ghana Kaduna, Nigeria 1,005 km
Seattle, United States Sacramento, United States 1,005 km
Ottawa, Canada Milwaukee, United States 1,009 km
Portland, United States Fresno, United States 1,004 km
Mérida, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 1,010 km
Mérida, Mexico Cuauhtémoc, Mexico 1,010 km

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