How far is Costa Mesa, CA from San Francisco, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Costa Mesa and San Francisco is 381.13 miles (613.36 km).

Flight distance from Costa Mesa, CA to San Francisco, CA is 381.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 51 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 46 minutes to travel from Costa Mesa to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Costa Mesa, California to San Francisco, California is: 426.35 miles (686.14 km) by car.

Driving from Costa Mesa to San Francisco will take approximately 06 hours 39 minutes.

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#1 Costa Mesa

The most populous city in Orange County, California. It is located in the coastal region of southern California. Costa Mesa is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the South Coast Plaza shopping mall.

Population 112366
GPS Coordinates 33°38'28"N 117°55'7"W
Latitude 33.6411300
Longitude -117.9186700
Altitude 30
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Costa Mesa and San Francisco

The distance between Costa Mesa and San Francisco is 686 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 37 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 Costa Mesa and San Francisco. The current time is 00:04:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 14 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 19 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 56.95 liters (15.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Costa Mesa and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Costa Mesa to San Francisco is $80.56 (diesel $93.22).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $80.56 $84.13 $86.4 $93.22

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 November 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Costa Mesa 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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