Distance from San Diego to Mesa (United States)

The distance between San Diego, California and Mesa, Arizona is 505 kilometers (314 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Mesa, Arizona, United States

San Diego is located in southern California while Mesa is situated in central Arizona, both in the southwestern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 505 kilometers, heading east.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while Mesa is at 380 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to Mesa involves traveling east on Interstate 8, passing through the Imperial Valley, then north on State Route 85, and finally east on Interstate 10 through the Sonoran Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Imperial Valley, Sonoran Desert, Gila River Indian Community.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Mesa crosses diverse landscapes including coastal areas, desert regions, and urban centers, with the Sonoran Desert being a major landmark.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild temperatures and blooming desert flora, or in fall for cooler weather and fewer tourists.

Climate

Mesa generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to San Diego, with significant temperature differences especially in summer.

Accessibility

Mesa offers a range of accessibility features including public transport options and accessible public spaces, similar to San Diego.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4223° N 111.8226° W

Elevation: 380 m (1,247 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Falcon Field (MSC)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)
  • Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport (AZA)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

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 Mesa

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Mesa to New York City 3,431 km
From Mesa to Los Angeles 599 km
From Mesa to Chicago 2,319 km
From Mesa to Houston 1,612 km
From Mesa to Phoenix 24 km

Cities within similar distances

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