Distance from Mesa to San Diego by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Mesa (AZ) to San Diego (CA) is 313 miles or 504 kilometers or 272 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Mesa to San Diego is 375 miles (605 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 62 miles or 101 km.

Flight distance from Mesa, AZ to San Diego, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Mesa and San Diego is 313 miles or 504 km.
The nearest airport to Mesa, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN).

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

Flight time from Mesa, AZ to San Diego, CA is 0 hours 43 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Mesa to San Diego Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Mesa, AZ to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Mesa, Arizona to San Diego, California is 375 miles or 605 km.
The total driving distance from Mesa, AZ to San Diego, CA is 375 miles or 605 kilometers. Your trip begins in Mesa, Arizona. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Mesa, Arizona to San Diego, California is approximately 375 miles (605 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Mesa, AZ to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Mesa, AZ to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 51 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Mesa to San Diego take?
Mesa and San Diego are 6 hours 51 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 Mesa and San Diego

Time difference between Mesa (AZ) and San Diego (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in MesaCurrent local time in San Diego
2026-09-29, 09:55:21 MST2026-09-29, 09:55:21 PDT
How Far is it Between Mesa Arizona, USA and San Diego California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 375 mi 605 km 325.65 nmi
Straight line distance 313 mi 504 km 272 nmi
Difference 62 mi 101 km 53 nmi

Mesa Details

Mesa is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 25' 20.2'' Longitude: W 111° 49' 21.5''
Latitude33.42227
Longitude-111.82264
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Mesa

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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 Mesa, AZ and San Diego, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 27 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 33 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 18 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 2 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 43 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 26 minutes