Distance from Manhattan to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Manhattan, New York and San Diego, California is 3,919 kilometers (2,435 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Manhattan is located on the east coast of the United States while San Diego is situated on the west coast, both being major urban centers in their respective regions. The straight-line distance between them is 3,919 kilometers, heading west.

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

Driving route

The car route from Manhattan to San Diego spans across the United States, passing through major highways like I-80 and I-15, crossing diverse regions including the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to San Diego crosses the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Mojave Desert, with landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer crowds, or in fall for pleasant temperatures and vibrant local events.

Climate

San Diego has a mild Mediterranean climate with less humidity and more sunshine compared to Manhattan's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Manhattan, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
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 Manhattan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 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 Manhattan and San Diego.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Maracay, Venezuela Arlington, United States 3,919 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Colorado Springs, United States 3,919 km
Shenzhen, China Indore, India 3,919 km
Torreón, Mexico San Juan, Puerto Rico 3,918 km
Milwaukee, United States Maracaibo, Venezuela 3,920 km
Trujillo, Peru Morelia, Mexico 3,920 km
Brasília, Brazil Maracaibo, Venezuela 3,920 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Fresno, United States 3,920 km
Maracay, Venezuela Aguascalientes, Mexico 3,918 km
San Diego, United States Brooklyn, United States 3,921 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Surrey, Canada 3,921 km
Cúcuta, Colombia San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina 3,921 km
Brooklyn, United States Tijuana, Mexico 3,917 km
Vancouver, Canada The Bronx, United States 3,917 km
Rome, Italy Ibadan, Nigeria 3,917 km
Vancouver, Canada Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico 3,921 km
Philadelphia, United States Bogotá, Colombia 3,916 km
Ottawa, Canada Oakland, United States 3,916 km
Vancouver, Canada Brooklyn, United States 3,922 km

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