Distance from Washington to San Diego by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to San Diego (CA) is 2271 miles or 3655 kilometers or 1972 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to San Diego is 2689 miles (4329 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 418 miles or 674 km.

Washington to San Diego Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and San Diego, CA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to San Diego, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to San Diego, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to San Diego, California is 2689 miles or 4329 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA is 2689 miles or 4329 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to San Diego, California is approximately 2689 miles (4329 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 Washington, DC to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to San Diego take?
Washington and San Diego are 47 hours 20 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 Washington and San Diego

Time difference between Washington (DC) and San Diego (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Diego time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in San Diego
2025-12-19, 13:56:55 EST	2025-12-19, 10:56:55 PST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and San Diego California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2689 mi	4329 km	2335.13 nmi
Straight line distance	2271 mi	3655 km	1972 nmi
Difference	418 mi	674 km	363 nmi

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