Distance from San Diego to Madrid

The distance between San Diego, United States and Madrid, Spain is 9,420 kilometers (5,853 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Madrid, Spain

San Diego is located on the west coast of the United States, while Madrid is situated in the heart of Spain, across the Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 9,420 kilometers, heading northeast.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while Madrid is at 665 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Madrid crosses the Atlantic Ocean, connecting the Pacific coast with the Iberian Peninsula.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant temperatures, avoiding peak summer season.

Climate

Madrid has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, differing from San Diego's mild coastal climate.

Accessibility

Madrid offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, which may differ from San Diego's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
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)
Madrid, Spain

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Madrid

Coordinates: 40.4165° N 3.7026° W

Elevation: 665 m (2,182 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Cuatro Vientos Airport (ECV)
  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
  • Torrejón Airport (TOJ)
  • Salamanca Airport (SLM)
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)

Other distances from San Diego

Distance 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

Other distances from Madrid

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Madrid to Barcelona 505 km
From Madrid to Valencia 303 km
From Madrid to Zaragoza 275 km
From Madrid to Málaga 415 km
From Madrid to Murcia 349 km

Cities within similar distances

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Warsaw, Poland San Francisco, United States 9,423 km
Nairobi, Kenya Brasília, Brazil 9,416 km
Hanoi, Vietnam Newport, United Kingdom 9,424 km
Torreón, Mexico Helsinki, Finland 9,416 km

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