Distance from Los Angeles to San Diego by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to San Diego (CA) is 112 miles or 180 kilometers or 97 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to San Diego is 119 miles (193 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 7 miles or 13 km.

Los Angeles to San Diego Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Diego, California is 119 miles or 193 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA is 119 miles or 193 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Diego, California is approximately 119 miles (193 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 2 to 3 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 2 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to San Diego take?
Los Angeles and San Diego are 2 hours 23 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Los Angeles and San Diego

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and San Diego (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Los Angeles	Current local time in San Diego
2026-01-29, 19:00:38 PST	2026-01-29, 19:00:38 PST

How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and San Diego California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	119 mi	193 km	103.34 nmi
Straight line distance	112 mi	180 km	97 nmi
Difference	7 mi	13 km	6 nmi

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