Distance from Houston to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and San Diego, California is 2,099 kilometers (1,304 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas while San Diego is situated in the southwestern corner of California, both in the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 2,099 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and San Diego at 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to San Diego spans approximately 2300 km, passing through major highways like I-10 W, traversing regions such as Texas Hill Country, southern New Mexico, and Arizona before reaching California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Texas Hill Country, White Sands National Park, Saguaro National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to San Diego crosses diverse landscapes, including deserts and mountains, with notable landmarks like the Rio Grande and the Colorado River.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, or in winter for off-peak rates and less crowded attractions.

Climate

San Diego generally experiences milder and more consistent weather compared to Houston, with less humidity and more sunshine throughout the year.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive accessibility features, including public transportation options and accessible attractions, which are comparable to those found in Houston.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1 day
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
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 Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 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

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Houston and San Diego.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Guatemala City, Guatemala Maracaibo, Venezuela 2,099 km
Fort Worth, United States Fresno, United States 2,099 km
Torreón, Mexico Tampa, United States 2,099 km
Winnipeg, Canada Charlotte, United States 2,098 km
Managua, Nicaragua Guadalupe, Mexico 2,100 km
Beijing, China Tokyo, Japan 2,098 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Piura, Peru 2,100 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Mazatlán, Mexico 2,100 km
Manaus, Brazil Valledupar, Colombia 2,098 km
Montréal, Canada Tampa, United States 2,101 km
Los Angeles, United States Tonalá, Mexico 2,097 km
Valencia, Venezuela Havana, Cuba 2,097 km
Brooklyn, United States Havana, Cuba 2,097 km
Recife, Brazil Campinas, Brazil 2,097 km
Taipei, Taiwan Tokyo, Japan 2,101 km
Houston, United States Toronto, Canada 2,097 km
Guatemala City, Guatemala Cúcuta, Colombia 2,101 km
London, United Kingdom Bucharest, Romania 2,097 km

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