Distance from Austin to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Austin, Texas and San Diego, California is 1,862 kilometers (1,157 miles).

Austin, Texas, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Austin is located in the central part of Texas, while San Diego is situated on the coast of California, highlighting their positions in the southern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,862 kilometers, heading west.

Austin is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Austin to San Diego covers major highways such as I-10 W and I-8 W, passing through regions like West Texas, southern New Mexico, and southern Arizona before reaching southern California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: El Paso, Tucson, Yuma, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Austin to San Diego crosses deserts and mountains, with landmarks like the Rio Grande and the Colorado River along the way.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather in San Diego, while summer offers vibrant events and festivals.

Climate

San Diego has a mild coastal climate with cooler temperatures compared to Austin's hot summers and mild winters.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Austin.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1 day
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Austin, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 30.2672° N 97.7431° W

Elevation: 165 m (541 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Austin Executive Airport (EDC)
  • Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport (GRK)
  • Randolph Air Force Base (RND)
  • Hood Army Air Field (HLR)
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 Austin

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Austin to New York City 2,435 km
From Austin to Los Angeles 1,975 km
From Austin to Chicago 1,572 km
From Austin to Houston 236 km
From Austin to Phoenix 1,400 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

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