How far is La Mesa, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between La Mesa and San Diego is 8.98 miles (14.46 km).

Flight distance from La Mesa, CA to San Diego, CA is 8.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from La Mesa, California to San Diego, California is: 12.82 miles (20.64 km) by car.

Driving from La Mesa to San Diego will take approximately 00 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 La Mesa

The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. La Mesa is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the La Mesa Art Center and the La Mesa Historical Society.

Population 59724
GPS Coordinates 32°46'4"N 117°1'23"W
Latitude 32.7678300
Longitude -117.0230800
Altitude 161
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 La Mesa and San Diego

The distance between La Mesa and San Diego is 21 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 13 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 La Mesa and San Diego. The current time is 08:53:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.71 liters (0.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between La Mesa and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from La Mesa to San Diego is $2.42 (diesel $2.8).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $2.42 $2.53 $2.6 $2.8

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

Distance to Other Cities

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