Distance from Colorado Springs to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Colorado Springs, Colorado and San Diego, California is 1,305 kilometers (811 miles).

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Colorado Springs is located in the central United States while San Diego is situated on the southwestern coast, highlighting a journey from a mountainous region to a coastal city. The straight-line distance between them is 1,305 kilometers, heading southwest.

Colorado Springs is situated at an altitude of 1,838 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Colorado Springs to San Diego covers major highways such as I-25 S, I-40 W, and I-15 S, passing through regions like Albuquerque and the Mojave Desert before reaching the Pacific coast.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Pikes Peak, Albuquerque, Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado to the Pacific Ocean in California, passing through deserts and urban areas.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall due to mild weather in San Diego, or summer for beach activities.

Climate

San Diego has a mild coastal climate with less temperature variation compared to the more continental climate of Colorado Springs.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed compared to Colorado Springs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 16-18 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Colorado Springs, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 38.8339° N 104.8214° W

Elevation: 1,838 m (6,030 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
  • Butts Army Air Field (FCS)
  • Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
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)

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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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