Flagstaff to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.3 miles 578.2 km · straight line
487.8 miles actual route 785.1 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $59–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & San Diego

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM