How far is San Francisco, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Francisco and San Diego is 458.2 miles (737.4 km).
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is 458.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 01 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 55 minutes to travel from San Francisco to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to San Diego, California is: 508.38 miles (818.17 km) by car.
Driving from San Francisco to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 53 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Francisco and San Diego
The distance between San Francisco and San Diego is 818 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 05 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 Francisco and San Diego. The current time is 23:56:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 67.91 liters (17.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Francisco and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Francisco to San Diego is $96.07 (diesel $111.15).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $96.07 | $100.32 | $103.03 | $111.15 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Francisco 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.
