Distance from San Diego to Arlington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Arlington (VA) is 2268 miles or 3649 kilometers or 1969 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Arlington is 2684 miles (4320 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 416 miles or 671 km.

San Diego to Arlington Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Arlington, VA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Arlington, Virginia is 2684 miles or 4320 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Arlington, VA is 2684 miles or 4320 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Arlington, Virginia.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Arlington, Virginia is approximately 2684 miles (4320 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 Arlington, VA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Arlington, VA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Arlington take?
San Diego and Arlington are 47 hours 11 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 San Diego and Arlington

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

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Arlington
2025-12-16, 15:44:03 PST	2025-12-16, 18:44:03 EST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Arlington Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2684 mi	4320 km	2330.79 nmi
Straight line distance	2268 mi	3649 km	1969 nmi
Difference	416 mi	671 km	361 nmi

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