Distance from San Diego to El Paso (United States)

The distance between San Diego, California and El Paso, Texas is 1,012 kilometers (629 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States

San Diego is located in the southwestern corner of California, while El Paso is situated in the westernmost part of Texas, both cities are in the southern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,012 kilometers, heading east.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while El Paso is at 1,137 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to El Paso follows Interstate 8 east through California and Arizona, then connects to Interstate 10 east in Arizona, passing through desert landscapes and small towns.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Yuma, Gila Bend, Tucson, Saguaro National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse terrains from coastal San Diego through Arizona deserts to El Paso, near the Rio Grande.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather, while summer offers more daylight for sightseeing.

Climate

El Paso generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to the milder coastal climate of San Diego.

Accessibility

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

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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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)
El Paso, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 31.7587° N 106.4869° W

Elevation: 1,137 m (3,730 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP)
  • Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF)
  • Abraham González International Airport (CJS)
  • Condron Army Air Field (WSD)
  • Las Cruces International Airport (LRU)

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 El Paso

Distances between cities Kilometers
From El Paso to New York City 3,064 km
From El Paso to Los Angeles 1,128 km
From El Paso to Chicago 2,013 km
From El Paso to Houston 1,087 km
From El Paso to Phoenix 557 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Reynosa, Mexico Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 1,012 km
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San Antonio, United States Irapuato, Mexico 1,011 km
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Quito, Ecuador Bucaramanga, Colombia 1,011 km
Mérida, Mexico Azcapotzalco, Mexico 1,013 km
Houston, United States San Luis Potosí, Mexico 1,013 km
Columbus, United States Minneapolis, United States 1,010 km
Oslo, Norway Leeds, United Kingdom 1,010 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Mérida, Mexico 1,014 km
Mérida, Mexico Cuauhtémoc, Mexico 1,010 km
Mérida, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 1,010 km
Memphis, United States Cleveland, United States 1,014 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico San Diego, United States 1,015 km
Ottawa, Canada Milwaukee, United States 1,009 km
Mérida, Mexico Tlalpan, Mexico 1,015 km
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Asunción, Paraguay 1,009 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Berlin, Germany 1,009 km

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