Flagstaff to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Flagstaff from San Diego?
The distance from Flagstaff to San Diego is 359.3 miles (578.2 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WSW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.8 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and San Diego in California.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and San Diego. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Flagstaff to San Diego
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 69.3 times to circle the Earth's equator