Distance from Brooklyn to San Diego by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Brooklyn (NY) to San Diego (CA) is 2431 miles or 3912 kilometers or 2111 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Brooklyn to San Diego is 2819 miles (4537 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 388 miles or 625 km.

Flight distance from Brooklyn, NY to San Diego, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Brooklyn and San Diego is 2431 miles or 3912 km.
The nearest airport to Brooklyn, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN).

What is the average flight time from Brooklyn to San Diego?

Flight time from Brooklyn, NY to San Diego, CA is 5 hours 35 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Brooklyn to San Diego Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Brooklyn, NY and San Diego, CA
This map shows the distance from Brooklyn, NY, Usa to San Diego, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Brooklyn, New York to San Diego, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Brooklyn, New York to San Diego, California is 2819 miles or 4537 km.
The total driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to San Diego, CA is 2819 miles or 4537 kilometers. Your trip begins in Brooklyn, New York. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Brooklyn, New York to San Diego, California is approximately 2819 miles (4537 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Brooklyn, NY to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Brooklyn, NY to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 48 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Brooklyn to San Diego take?
Brooklyn and San Diego are 50 hours 48 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Brooklyn and San Diego

Time difference between Brooklyn (NY) and San Diego (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Diego time is 3 Hours behind Brooklyn.

Current local time in BrooklynCurrent local time in San Diego
2025-12-19, 07:14:09 EST2025-12-19, 04:14:09 PST
How Far is it Between Brooklyn New York, USA and San Diego California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Brooklyn, NY and San Diego, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2819 mi 4537 km 2448.02 nmi
Straight line distance 2431 mi 3912 km 2111 nmi
Difference 388 mi 625 km 337 nmi

Brooklyn Details

Brooklyn is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 37' 29'' Longitude: W 73° 57' 8''
Latitude40.62472
Longitude-73.95222
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Brooklyn

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San Diego Details

San Diego is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1''
Latitude32.71533
Longitude-117.15726
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Diego

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Brooklyn, NY and San Diego, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 94 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 70 hours 53 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 63 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 56 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 51 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 47 hours 15 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 26 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 21 minutes