Distance from Portland to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Portland, Oregon and San Diego, California is 1,499 kilometers (931 miles).

Portland, Oregon, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, while San Diego is situated in Southern California along the Pacific coast. The straight-line distance between them is 1,499 kilometers, heading south.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Portland at 15 meters above sea level and San Diego at 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Portland to San Diego follows Interstate 5 south through Oregon and California, passing through major cities like Eugene, Sacramento, and Los Angeles before reaching San Diego.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Eugene, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Mount Shasta, San Francisco.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Portland to San Diego crosses diverse landscapes, including the Cascade Range and Central Valley, with landmarks like Mount Shasta and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant temperatures, or in winter for fewer tourists and cooler weather.

Climate

San Diego has a milder climate compared to Portland, with warmer winters and cooler summers, influenced by its coastal location.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive accessibility features, including public transport and beach access, which are more developed than in Portland.

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
Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)
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 Portland

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 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

Cities within similar distances

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Warsaw, Poland Leicester, United Kingdom 1,501 km
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