How far is Chico, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chico and San Francisco is 138.57 miles (223.01 km).
Flight distance from Chico, CA to San Francisco, CA is 138.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Chico to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chico, California to San Francisco, California is: 173.22 miles (278.77 km) by car.
Driving from Chico to San Francisco will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Chico
The most populous city in Butte County, California. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in northern California. Chico is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and the Chico State University Art Museum.
| Population | 102867 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°43'43"N 121°50'15"W |
| Latitude | 39.7284900 |
| Longitude | -121.8374800 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.
| Population | 866606 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W |
| Latitude | 37.7749300 |
| Longitude | -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Francisco: Market Street (-122.419433,37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chico and San Francisco
The distance between Chico and San Francisco is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chico and San Francisco. The current time is 09:56:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 27 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.14 liters (6.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chico and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chico to San Francisco is $32.73 (diesel $37.87).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $32.73 | $34.18 | $35.1 | $37.87 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chico and San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
