Distance from San Francisco to San Diego (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and San Diego, California is 737 kilometers (458 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

San Francisco and San Diego are located in California, with San Francisco in the northern part and San Diego in the southern part of the state. The straight-line distance between them is 737 kilometers, heading southeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and San Diego at 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to San Diego follows the US-101 S and I-5 S, passing through cities like San Jose, Los Angeles, and scenic coastal areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Golden Gate Bridge, Monterey Bay, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, La Jolla.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to San Diego crosses diverse landscapes, including coastal views and urban areas, with landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Balboa Park.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak travel and lower prices.

Climate

San Diego generally has a milder and more consistent climate compared to the cooler and foggier conditions often found in San Francisco.

Accessibility

San Diego offers good accessibility with public transport and facilities, similar to San Francisco, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
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90 km/h
120 km/h
San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
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 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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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Paris, France Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 733 km
Bengaluru, India Pune, India 733 km
Mexico City, Mexico Reynosa, Mexico 742 km
Ottawa, Canada Washington, United States 732 km

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