Distance from Indianapolis to San Diego by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to San Diego (CA) is 1786 miles or 2874 kilometers or 1551 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to San Diego is 2092 miles (3367 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 306 miles or 493 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to San Diego, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and San Diego is 1786 miles or 2874 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to San Diego?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to San Diego, CA is 4 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to San Diego Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Indianapolis, IN and San Diego, CA
This map shows the distance from Indianapolis, IN, Usa to San Diego, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Indianapolis, Indiana to San Diego, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to San Diego, California is 2092 miles or 3367 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to San Diego, CA is 2092 miles or 3367 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to San Diego, California is approximately 2092 miles (3367 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 54 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to San Diego take?
Indianapolis and San Diego are 36 hours 54 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 Indianapolis and San Diego

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and San Diego (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Diego time is 3 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in San Diego
2024-12-24, 13:40:51 EST2024-12-24, 10:40:51 PST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and San Diego California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2092 mi 3367 km 1816.69 nmi
Straight line distance 1786 mi 2874 km 1551 nmi
Difference 306 mi 493 km 265 nmi

Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Indianapolis

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San Diego Details

San Diego is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1''
Latitude32.71533
Longitude-117.15726
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Diego

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and San Diego, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 70 hours 8 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 52 hours 36 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 46 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 42 hours 5 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 38 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 35 hours 4 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 32 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 30 hours 3 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 28 hours 3 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 26 hours 18 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 24 hours 45 minutes