Distance from San Diego to South Bend by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to South Bend (IN) is 1799 miles or 2895 kilometers or 1562 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to South Bend is 2153 miles (3465 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 354 miles or 570 km.

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to South Bend, IN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Diego and South Bend is 1799 miles or 2895 km.
The nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the nearest airport to South Bend, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from San Diego to South Bend?

Flight time from San Diego, CA to South Bend, IN is 4 hours 8 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Diego to South Bend Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to South Bend, IN

The driving distance from San Diego, California to South Bend, Indiana is 2153 miles or 3465 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to South Bend, IN is 2153 miles or 3465 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in South Bend, Indiana.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to South Bend, Indiana is approximately 2153 miles (3465 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 37 to 38 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to South Bend, IN

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to South Bend, IN?
The total driving time is 37 hours, 59 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to South Bend take?
San Diego and South Bend are 37 hours 59 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 South Bend

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and South Bend (IN) is 2 Hours.
South Bend time is 2 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in South Bend
2025-12-15, 14:43:50 PST2025-12-15, 16:43:50 CST
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and South Bend Indiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2153 mi 3465 km 1869.67 nmi
Straight line distance 1799 mi 2895 km 1562 nmi
Difference 354 mi 570 km 307 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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South Bend Details

South Bend is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 41' 0.2'' Longitude: W 86° 15' 0''
Latitude41.68338
Longitude-86.25001
StateIndiana
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Diego, CA and South Bend, IN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 72 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 54 hours 8 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 48 hours 7 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 43 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 39 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 36 hours 5 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 33 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 30 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 28 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 27 hours 4 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 25 hours 28 minutes