The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and San Diego, California is 3,661 kilometers (2,275 miles).
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
San Diego, California, United States Washington is located on the east coast of the United States while San Diego is situated on the west coast, highlighting the vast expanse of the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The straight-line distance between them is 3,661 kilometers, heading west.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and San Diego at 20 meters.
The car route from Washington to San Diego covers major highways like I-70 and I-40, passing through diverse regions including the Midwest and Southwest, offering a cross-country journey.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, Route 66, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam.
The trip crosses diverse landscapes from the urban east coast, through the plains and deserts, to the coastal city of San Diego, near the Mexican border.
Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for whale watching along the coast.
San Diego generally has a milder climate compared to Washington, with less humidity and more sunny days throughout the year.
San Diego offers extensive accessibility features including public transport options and beach access, similar to Washington's infrastructure.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 6-7 days |
| Motorcycle | 2-3 days |
| Car | 1-2 days |
| Airplane | 5-6 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | |
| 100 km/h | |
| 150 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W
Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W
Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Washington to New York City | 329 km |
| From Washington to Los Angeles | 3,700 km |
| From Washington to Chicago | 958 km |
| From Washington to Houston | 1,962 km |
| From Washington to Phoenix | 3,189 km |
| 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 |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Washington and San Diego.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Medellín, Colombia | Baltimore, United States | 3,661 km |
| Boston, United States | Venustiano Carranza, Mexico | 3,661 km |
| Cairo, Egypt | Bristol, United Kingdom | 3,661 km |
| San Francisco, United States | Mérida, Mexico | 3,660 km |
| Boston, United States | Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico | 3,662 km |
| Villa Nueva, Guatemala | Bakersfield, United States | 3,660 km |
| Boston, United States | Azcapotzalco, Mexico | 3,663 km |
| Brasília, Brazil | Bogotá, Colombia | 3,659 km |
| Mexico City, Mexico | South Boston, United States | 3,663 km |
| San Pedro Sula, Honduras | Los Angeles, United States | 3,659 km |
| Boston, United States | Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico | 3,659 km |
| Managua, Nicaragua | Boston, United States | 3,659 km |
| Morelia, Mexico | Calgary, Canada | 3,658 km |
| Boston, United States | Cuauhtémoc, Mexico | 3,664 km |
| Detroit, United States | Valledupar, Colombia | 3,658 km |
| Mexico City, Mexico | Boston, United States | 3,664 km |
| Brampton, Canada | Barranquilla, Colombia | 3,657 km |
| Cartagena, Colombia | Hamilton, Canada | 3,665 km |
| Boston, United States | Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico | 3,657 km |