Distance from Indianapolis to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Indianapolis, Indiana and San Diego, California is 2,879 kilometers (1,789 miles).

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Indianapolis is located in the Midwest of the United States, while San Diego is situated on the Pacific coast in Southern California, highlighting the vast geographical span across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,879 kilometers, heading west.

Indianapolis is situated at an altitude of 248 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Indianapolis to San Diego covers major highways such as I-70 W, I-44 W, and I-40 W, passing through regions like Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: St. Louis Arch, Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Indianapolis to San Diego crosses diverse landscapes, including the Midwest plains and the desert regions of the Southwest, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak travel and lower costs.

Climate

San Diego has a mild coastal climate with less humidity and more sunshine compared to the continental climate of Indianapolis.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, which may be more developed compared to Indianapolis.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
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Indianapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Coordinates: 39.7684° N 86.158° W

Elevation: 248 m (814 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
  • Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE)
  • Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ)
  • Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (AID)
  • Columbus Bakalar Municipal Airport (CLU)
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 Indianapolis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Indianapolis to New York City 1,039 km
From Indianapolis to Los Angeles 2,912 km
From Indianapolis to Chicago 263 km
From Indianapolis to Houston 1,392 km
From Indianapolis to Phoenix 2,413 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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