Distance from San Diego to Albuquerque (United States)

The distance between San Diego, California and Albuquerque, New Mexico is 1,007 kilometers (626 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

San Diego is located on the Pacific coast of California, while Albuquerque is situated in the high desert of New Mexico, both cities are in the southwestern region of the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,007 kilometers, heading east.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while Albuquerque is at 1,513 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to Albuquerque covers approximately 1280 km, primarily via Interstate 8 and Interstate 10, passing through desert landscapes and cities like Phoenix and Tucson.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Phoenix, Tucson, Sonoran Desert, Gila National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Albuquerque crosses diverse terrains, from coastal areas to desert regions, with landmarks like the Sonoran Desert and Gila National Forest.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and temperatures are milder in Albuquerque.

Climate

Albuquerque generally experiences drier and more arid conditions compared to the milder, coastal climate of San Diego.

Accessibility

Albuquerque offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport and accessible public spaces, similar to San Diego.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 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)
Albuquerque, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 35.0845° N 106.6511° W

Elevation: 1,513 m (4,964 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
  • Los Alamos County Airport (LAM)
  • Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT)
  • Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM)

Other distances from San Diego

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

Other distances from Albuquerque

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Albuquerque to New York City 2,921 km
From Albuquerque to Los Angeles 1,069 km
From Albuquerque to Chicago 1,815 km
From Albuquerque to Houston 1,213 km
From Albuquerque to Phoenix 531 km

Cities within similar distances

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

From To Distance (kilometers)
Barcelona, Spain Lisbon, Portugal 1,007 km
Brussels, Belgium Bilbao, Spain 1,007 km
Caracas, Venezuela Montería, Colombia 1,007 km
Vienna, Austria Minsk, Belarus 1,006 km
Mérida, Mexico Iztacalco, Mexico 1,006 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 1,008 km
Mérida, Mexico Venustiano Carranza, Mexico 1,006 km
Torreón, Mexico Arlington, United States 1,006 km
Mexico City, Mexico Mérida, Mexico 1,008 km
Detroit, United States New South Memphis, United States 1,008 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Berlin, Germany 1,009 km
Mérida, Mexico Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico 1,005 km
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Asunción, Paraguay 1,009 km
Accra, Ghana Kaduna, Nigeria 1,005 km
Seattle, United States Sacramento, United States 1,005 km
Ottawa, Canada Milwaukee, United States 1,009 km
Portland, United States Fresno, United States 1,004 km
Mérida, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 1,010 km
Mérida, Mexico Cuauhtémoc, Mexico 1,010 km

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