How far is San Diego, CA from Los Angeles, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is 111.36 miles (179.22 km).
Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 111.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from San Diego to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Los Angeles, California is: 120.78 miles (194.38 km) by car.
Driving from San Diego to Los Angeles will take approximately 01 hours 57 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Los Angeles: West 1st Street (-118.243569,34.052341)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Diego and Los Angeles
The distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 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 San Diego and Los Angeles. The current time is 03:25:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.13 liters (4.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Diego and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Diego to Los Angeles is $22.82 (diesel $26.41).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $22.82 | $23.83 | $24.48 | $26.41 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Diego and Los Angeles (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
