Distance from San Diego to Meridian by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Meridian (ID) is 754 miles or 1214 kilometers or 655 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Meridian is 960 miles (1546 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 206 miles or 332 km.

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Meridian, ID in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and Meridian is 754 miles or 1214 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to Meridian, is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

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

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Meridian, ID is 1 hours 44 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to Meridian Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Meridian, ID

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Meridian, Idaho is 960 miles or 1546 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Meridian, ID is 960 miles or 1546 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Meridian, Idaho.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Meridian, Idaho is approximately 960 miles (1546 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 17 to 18 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Meridian, ID

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Meridian, ID?
The total driving time is 17 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Meridian take?
San Diego and Meridian are 17 hours 41 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 Meridian

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Meridian (ID) is 1 Hours.
Meridian time is 1 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Meridian
2025-12-19, 01:29:45 PST2025-12-19, 02:29:45 MST
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Meridian Idaho, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 960 mi 1546 km 833.66 nmi
Straight line distance 754 mi 1214 km 655 nmi
Difference 206 mi 332 km 178 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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Meridian Details

Meridian is located in Idaho, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 36' 43.6'' Longitude: W 116° 23' 29.4''
Latitude43.61211
Longitude-116.39151
StateIdaho
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and Meridian, ID
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 32 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 24 hours 9 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 21 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 19 hours 19 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 17 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 16 hours 6 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 14 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 13 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 12 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 12 hours 4 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 11 hours 22 minutes