How far is Malibu, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Malibu and San Francisco is 329.46 miles (530.21 km).
Flight distance from Malibu, CA to San Francisco, CA is 329.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 47 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Malibu to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Malibu, California to San Francisco, California is: 397.27 miles (639.34 km) by car.
Driving from Malibu to San Francisco will take approximately 06 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Malibu
City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
| Population | 11519 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°1'33"N 118°46'49"W |
| Latitude | 34.0257700 |
| Longitude | -118.7804000 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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 Malibu and San Francisco
The distance between Malibu and San Francisco is 639 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 06 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 Malibu and San Francisco. The current time is 01:48:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.07 liters (14.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Malibu and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Malibu to San Francisco is $75.07 (diesel $86.86).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $75.07 | $78.39 | $80.51 | $86.86 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Malibu 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.
