Distance from San Diego to Chesapeake by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Chesapeake (VA) is 2320 miles or 3734 kilometers or 2015 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Chesapeake is 2699 miles (4344 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 379 miles or 610 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Chesapeake is 2320 miles or 3734 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Chesapeake, is Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Chesapeake, VA is 5 hours 20 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to Chesapeake Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Chesapeake, VA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Chesapeake, Virginia is 2699 miles or 4344 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Chesapeake, VA is 2699 miles or 4344 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Chesapeake, Virginia.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Chesapeake, Virginia is approximately 2699 miles (4344 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 Chesapeake, VA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Chesapeake, VA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 57 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Chesapeake take?
San Diego and Chesapeake are 47 hours 57 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 Chesapeake

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

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Chesapeake
2025-12-19, 01:27:20 PST2025-12-19, 04:27:20 EST
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Chesapeake Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2699 mi 4344 km 2343.81 nmi
Straight line distance 2320 mi 3734 km 2015 nmi
Difference 379 mi 610 km 328 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
Nearest airports to San Diego

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Chesapeake Details

Chesapeake is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 49' 8.5'' Longitude: W 76° 16' 29.8''
Latitude36.81904
Longitude-76.27494
StateVirginia
Nearest airports to Chesapeake

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Chesapeake, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 90 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 67 hours 52 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 60 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 54 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 49 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 45 hours 15 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 41 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 38 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 36 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 33 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 31 hours 56 minutes