How far is Richmond, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and San Francisco is 11.78 miles (18.96 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, CA to San Francisco, CA is 11.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, California to San Francisco, California is: 18.09 miles (29.12 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Richmond
The most populous city in Contra Costa County, California. It is located in the East Bay region of California. Richmond is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Richmond Japanese Tea Garden and the Richmond Museum of History.
| Population | 110038 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°56'9"N 122°20'52"W |
| Latitude | 37.9357600 |
| Longitude | -122.3477500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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 Richmond and San Francisco
The distance between Richmond and San Francisco is 29 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 19 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 Richmond and San Francisco. The current time is 18:23:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.42 liters (0.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to San Francisco is $3.42 (diesel $3.96).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $3.42 | $3.57 | $3.67 | $3.96 |
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 Richmond 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.
