How far is El Centro, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between El Centro and San Diego is 93.22 miles (150.02 km).

Flight distance from El Centro, CA to San Diego, CA is 93.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from El Centro to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from El Centro, California to San Diego, California is: 113.64 miles (182.88 km) by car.

Driving from El Centro to San Diego will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.

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#1 El Centro

A city in Imperial County, California. It is located on the Mexican border in the southeastern part of the state. El Centro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Centro Historical Society and the El Centro Museum.

Population 43601
GPS Coordinates 32°47'31"N 115°33'47"W
Latitude 32.7920000
Longitude -115.5630500
Altitude -12
Country United States
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#2 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.

Population 1422420
GPS Coordinates 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W
Latitude 32.7157100
Longitude -117.1647200
Altitude 20
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between El Centro and San Diego

The distance between El Centro and San Diego is 183 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 01 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 Centro and San Diego. The current time is 14:36:15.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.18 liters (4.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Centro and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Centro to San Diego is $21.47 (diesel $24.85).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $21.47 $22.42 $23.03 $24.85

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 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Centro and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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