How far is Palm Desert, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Palm Desert and San Francisco is 439.37 miles (707.09 km).
Flight distance from Palm Desert, CA to San Francisco, CA is 439.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 00 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 54 minutes to travel from Palm Desert to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Palm Desert, California to San Francisco, California is: 503.61 miles (810.48 km) by car.
Driving from Palm Desert to San Francisco will take approximately 07 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Palm Desert
A city in Riverside County, California. It is located in the Coachella Valley region of the state. Palm Desert is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palm Desert International Tennis Garden and the Palm Desert Art Museum.
| Population | 53524 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°43'21"N 116°22'37"W |
| Latitude | 33.7225500 |
| Longitude | -116.3769700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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 Palm Desert and San Francisco
The distance between Palm Desert and San Francisco is 810 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 00 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 Palm Desert and San Francisco. The current time is 20:54:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 67.27 liters (17.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Palm Desert and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Palm Desert to San Francisco is $95.16 (diesel $110.11).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $95.16 | $99.37 | $102.06 | $110.11 |
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 Palm Desert 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.
