Distance from Phoenix to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Phoenix, Arizona and San Diego, California is 482 kilometers (300 miles).

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Phoenix is located in the southwestern United States, while San Diego is situated along the Pacific coast in Southern California, both cities are part of the American Southwest region. The straight-line distance between them is 482 kilometers, heading west.

Phoenix is situated at an altitude of 366 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Phoenix to San Diego covers approximately 590 km, primarily via I-10 W and I-8 W, passing through the Sonoran Desert and Imperial Valley, reaching the coastal city of San Diego.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Sonoran Desert, Imperial Valley, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Phoenix to San Diego crosses desert landscapes, with notable landmarks like the Sonoran Desert and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Best time to travel

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

Climate

San Diego has a milder coastal climate compared to Phoenix's hot desert climate, with cooler summers and warmer winters.

Accessibility

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

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 5-6 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)
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 Phoenix

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 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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