Distance from Boston to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Boston, Massachusetts and San Diego, California is 4,159 kilometers (2,584 miles).

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Boston is located on the east coast of the United States, while San Diego is situated on the west coast, requiring travel across the entire country. The straight-line distance between them is 4,159 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Boston at 38 meters above sea level and San Diego at 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Boston to San Diego spans across the United States, primarily via I-90 W and I-40 W, passing through major regions such as the Midwest and the Southwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Niagara Falls, Chicago, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Boston to San Diego crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, avoiding summer's peak season in San Diego.

Climate

San Diego has a milder climate compared to Boston, with warmer winters and cooler summers, influenced by its coastal location.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive accessibility features, including public transport and attractions, similar to Boston's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 7-8 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
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Boston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 42.3584° N 71.0598° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Logan International Airport (BOS)
  • Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)
  • Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED)
  • Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY)
  • Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)
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 Boston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Boston to New York City 306 km
From Boston to Los Angeles 4,179 km
From Boston to Chicago 1,371 km
From Boston to Houston 2,583 km
From Boston to Phoenix 3,701 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

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Istanbul, Turkey Lahore, Pakistan 4,162 km
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