Distance from San Diego to Mexico City

The distance between San Diego, United States and Mexico City, Mexico is 2,322 kilometers (1,443 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Mexico City, Mexico

San Diego is located in the southwestern United States near the Pacific Ocean, while Mexico City is situated in the central part of Mexico, making them two distinct urban centers in North America. The straight-line distance between them is 2,322 kilometers, heading southeast.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while Mexico City is at 2,240 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to Mexico City covers approximately 2800 km, passing through major highways such as I-5, I-10, and Mexican Federal Highway 57, traversing regions like Baja California and central Mexico.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Tijuana, Ensenada, Monterrey, Querétaro.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Mexico City crosses diverse landscapes, including coastal areas and mountainous regions, with landmarks like Tijuana and Querétaro along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring and autumn due to moderate temperatures in Mexico City. Avoid summer due to rain.

Climate

Mexico City generally has a milder climate than San Diego, with cooler temperatures and more rainfall, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Mexico City offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, though San Diego's infrastructure is more car-oriented.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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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)
Mexico City, Mexico

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Mexico_City

Coordinates: 19.4285° N 99.1277° W

Elevation: 2,240 m (7,349 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
  • Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)
  • General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ)
  • Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
  • Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO)

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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

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