Distance from Hempstead (Town) to El Cajon by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Hempstead (Town) (NY) to El Cajon (CA) is 2436 miles or 3921 kilometers or 2116 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Hempstead (Town) to El Cajon is 2839 miles (4569 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 403 miles or 648 km.

Flight distance from Hempstead (Town), NY to El Cajon, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Hempstead (Town) and El Cajon is 2436 miles or 3921 km.
The nearest airport to Hempstead (Town), is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to El Cajon, is San Diego International Airport (SAN).

What is the average flight time from Hempstead (Town) to El Cajon?

Flight time from Hempstead (Town), NY to El Cajon, CA is 5 hours 36 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Hempstead (Town) to El Cajon Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Hempstead (Town), NY and El Cajon, CA
This map shows the distance from Hempstead (Town), NY, Usa to El Cajon, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Hempstead (Town), New York to El Cajon, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Hempstead (Town), NY to El Cajon, CA

The driving distance from Hempstead (Town), New York to El Cajon, California is 2839 miles or 4569 km.
The total driving distance from Hempstead (Town), NY to El Cajon, CA is 2839 miles or 4569 kilometers. Your trip begins in Hempstead (Town), New York. It ends in El Cajon, California.
The driving distance from Hempstead (Town), New York to El Cajon, California is approximately 2839 miles (4569 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Hempstead (Town), NY to El Cajon, CA

How long is the drive from Hempstead (Town), NY to El Cajon, CA?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 57 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Hempstead (Town) to El Cajon take?
Hempstead (Town) and El Cajon are 50 hours 57 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 Hempstead (Town) and El Cajon

Time difference between Hempstead (Town) (NY) and El Cajon (CA) is 3 Hours.
El Cajon time is 3 Hours behind Hempstead (Town).

Current local time in Hempstead (Town)Current local time in El Cajon
2025-12-21, 23:35:37 EST2025-12-21, 20:35:37 PST
How Far is it Between Hempstead (Town) New York, USA and El Cajon California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Hempstead (Town), NY and El Cajon, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2839 mi 4569 km 2465.39 nmi
Straight line distance 2436 mi 3921 km 2116 nmi
Difference 403 mi 648 km 349 nmi

Hempstead (Town) Details

Hempstead (Town) is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 38' 2.3'' Longitude: W 73° 36' 32.8''
Latitude40.63396
Longitude-73.6091
StateNew York
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El Cajon Details

El Cajon is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 41.2'' Longitude: W 116° 57' 45.1''
Latitude32.79477
Longitude-116.96253
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Hempstead (Town), NY and El Cajon, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 95 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 71 hours 23 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 63 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 57 hours 6 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 51 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 47 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 38 hours 4 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 41 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 35 minutes