Distance from San Diego to Denver (United States)

The distance between San Diego, California and Denver, Colorado is 1,342 kilometers (834 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

San Diego is located in the southwestern corner of California, while Denver is situated in the central part of Colorado, both cities are separated by a significant distance across diverse landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 1,342 kilometers, heading northeast.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while Denver is at 1,636 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to Denver spans approximately 1710 kilometers, passing through major highways like I-15 N and I-70 E, crossing diverse terrains including deserts and mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Las Vegas, Grand Junction, Rocky Mountain National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Denver crosses deserts and mountains, with notable landmarks like Las Vegas and the Rocky Mountains along the way.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall due to mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for skiing in the Rockies.

Climate

Denver experiences a semi-arid climate with colder winters and more snowfall compared to San Diego's mild coastal climate.

Accessibility

Denver offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to San Diego, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 16-18 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
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)
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)

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 Denver

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

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