Distance from San Diego to Colorado Springs (United States)

The distance between San Diego, California and Colorado Springs, Colorado is 1,305 kilometers (811 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

San Diego is located in southern California near the Pacific Ocean, while Colorado Springs is situated in central Colorado near the Rocky Mountains. The straight-line distance between them is 1,305 kilometers, heading northeast.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while Colorado Springs is at 1,838 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to Colorado Springs covers approximately 1710 km, passing through major highways like I-15 N and I-70 E, crossing diverse landscapes including deserts and mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Joshua Tree National Park, Grand Canyon, Arches National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Colorado Springs traverses coastal areas, deserts, and mountainous regions, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon along the way.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and the weather in Colorado Springs is mild.

Climate

Colorado Springs has a cooler climate compared to San Diego, with more seasonal variation and potential for snow in winter.

Accessibility

Colorado Springs offers good accessibility with public transport options and facilities for people with disabilities, similar to San Diego.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 16-18 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Colorado Springs, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 38.8339° N 104.8214° W

Elevation: 1,838 m (6,030 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
  • Butts Army Air Field (FCS)
  • Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)

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

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Delhi, India Kolkata, India 1,305 km
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Karachi, Pakistan Nagpur, India 1,304 km
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Dublin, Ireland Valladolid, Spain 1,303 km
Cancún, Mexico Tlalpan, Mexico 1,303 km
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Valencia, Venezuela Panama City, Panama 1,307 km
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