Distance from Raleigh to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Raleigh, North Carolina and San Diego, California is 3,542 kilometers (2,201 miles).

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Raleigh is located in the eastern United States, while San Diego is situated on the west coast, highlighting the vast expanse between the two cities across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,542 kilometers, heading west.

Raleigh is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Raleigh to San Diego spans approximately 4200 km, traveling through major highways like I-40 W and I-10 W, crossing diverse regions including the Appalachian Mountains and the deserts of the Southwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Great Smoky Mountains, Nashville, Memphis, Little Rock, Albuquerque, Phoenix.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Raleigh to San Diego crosses the Appalachian Mountains, the Mississippi River, and the deserts of the Southwest, ending at the Pacific Ocean.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to San Diego, offering mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer attracts more visitors due to school vacations.

Climate

San Diego generally has a milder climate compared to Raleigh, with less humidity and more consistent temperatures throughout the year.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, which may be more developed compared to Raleigh.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
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 Raleigh

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 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

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Raleigh and San Diego.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Managua, Nicaragua Mississauga, Canada 3,542 km
Monterrey, Mexico Bucaramanga, Colombia 3,542 km
Maracay, Venezuela Álvaro Obregón, Mexico 3,543 km
Cali, Colombia San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 3,543 km
Washington, United States Bucaramanga, Colombia 3,541 km
Manaus, Brazil Montevideo, Uruguay 3,543 km
Boston, United States Valledupar, Colombia 3,541 km
Toronto, Canada Sacramento, United States 3,541 km
Queens, United States Montería, Colombia 3,544 km
Monterrey, Mexico Cúcuta, Colombia 3,544 km
Maracay, Venezuela Azcapotzalco, Mexico 3,544 km
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Brooklyn, United States 3,540 km
Quito, Ecuador Tonalá, Mexico 3,544 km
Zaragoza, Spain Kaduna, Nigeria 3,544 km
Cochabamba, Bolivia Recife, Brazil 3,544 km
Maracay, Venezuela Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico 3,544 km
Brooklyn, United States Montería, Colombia 3,540 km
Chengdu, China Coimbatore, India 3,545 km
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Queens, United States 3,539 km

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