Distance from San Diego to Alexandria by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Alexandria (VA) is 2270 miles or 3652 kilometers or 1971 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Alexandria is 2692 miles (4333 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 422 miles or 681 km.

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Alexandria, VA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Alexandria is 2270 miles or 3652 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Alexandria, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Alexandria, VA is 5 hours 13 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to Alexandria Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Alexandria, VA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Alexandria, Virginia is 2692 miles or 4333 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Alexandria, VA is 2692 miles or 4333 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Alexandria, Virginia.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Alexandria, Virginia is approximately 2692 miles (4333 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Alexandria, VA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Alexandria, VA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Alexandria take?
San Diego and Alexandria are 47 hours 23 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 San Diego and Alexandria

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Alexandria (VA) is 3 Hours.
Alexandria time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Alexandria
2025-12-19, 01:29:45 PST2025-12-19, 04:29:45 EST
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Alexandria Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2692 mi 4333 km 2337.73 nmi
Straight line distance 2270 mi 3652 km 1971 nmi
Difference 422 mi 681 km 366 nmi

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
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Alexandria Details

Alexandria is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 48' 17.4'' Longitude: W 77° 2' 48.9''
Latitude38.80484
Longitude-77.04692
StateVirginia
Nearest airports to Alexandria

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Alexandria, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 90 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 67 hours 42 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 60 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 54 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 49 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 45 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 41 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 38 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 36 hours 6 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 33 hours 51 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 31 hours 51 minutes