Manhattan to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Manhattan from San Diego?
The distance from Manhattan to San Diego is 1231.8 miles (1982.4 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located WSW of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1498.6 miles, taking about 27h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas and San Diego in California.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan 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 Manhattan to San Diego
Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & San Diego
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 411 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator