How far is El Cajon, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between El Cajon and San Francisco is 461.47 miles (742.66 km).
Flight distance from El Cajon, CA to San Francisco, CA is 461.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 02 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 56 minutes to travel from El Cajon to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from El Cajon, California to San Francisco, California is: 515.09 miles (828.96 km) by car.
Driving from El Cajon to San Francisco will take approximately 07 hours 57 minutes.
#1 El Cajon
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the eastern part of the county. El Cajon is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Cajon Valley History Museum and the El Cajon Civic Center.
| Population | 102401 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°47'41"N 116°57'45"W |
| Latitude | 32.7947700 |
| Longitude | -116.9625300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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 El Cajon and San Francisco
The distance between El Cajon and San Francisco is 829 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 12 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 El Cajon and San Francisco. The current time is 17:09:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 52 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 68.8 liters (18.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Cajon and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Cajon to San Francisco is $97.33 (diesel $112.62).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $97.33 | $101.64 | $104.38 | $112.62 |
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 El Cajon 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.
