Distance from Denver to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Denver, Colorado and San Diego, California is 1,342 kilometers (834 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Denver and San Diego are located in the western United States, with Denver situated inland and San Diego on the Pacific coast, highlighting their distinct geographical positions. The straight-line distance between them is 1,342 kilometers, heading southwest.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Denver to San Diego spans approximately 1710 km, primarily via I-70 W and I-15 S, passing through scenic regions like the Rocky Mountains and the Mojave Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Arches National Park, Mojave Desert.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Denver to San Diego crosses the Rocky Mountains and the Mojave Desert, showcasing diverse landscapes.

Best time to travel

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

Climate

San Diego has a milder, coastal climate compared to Denver's continental climate, with less temperature variation.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Denver's infrastructure.

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
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
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 Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 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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