How far is El Centro, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between El Centro and San Francisco is 517.48 miles (832.8 km).
Flight distance from El Centro, CA to San Francisco, CA is 517.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 04 minutes to travel from El Centro to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from El Centro, California to San Francisco, California is: 593.86 miles (955.72 km) by car.
Driving from El Centro to San Francisco will take approximately 09 hours 26 minutes.
#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 |
#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 Centro and San Francisco
The distance between El Centro and San Francisco is 956 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 10 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 El Centro and San Francisco. The current time is 14:58:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19 hours 47 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 79.32 liters (20.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Centro and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Centro to San Francisco is $112.22 (diesel $129.84).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $112.22 | $117.18 | $120.35 | $129.84 |
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 Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
