How far is Sanibel, FL from Gainesville, FL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sanibel and Gainesville is 222.05 miles (357.35 km).

Flight distance from Sanibel, FL to Gainesville, FL is 222.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Sanibel to Gainesville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sanibel, Florida to Gainesville, Florida is: 274.27 miles (441.39 km) by car.

Driving from Sanibel to Gainesville will take approximately 04 hours 16 minutes.

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#1 Sanibel

City in Florida, USA

Population 7429
GPS Coordinates 26°26'56"N 82°1'20"W
Latitude 26.4489700
Longitude -82.0223100
Altitude 1
Country United States
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#2 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.

Population 135004
GPS Coordinates 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W
Latitude 29.6516300
Longitude -82.3248300
Altitude 54
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sanibel and Gainesville

The distance between Sanibel and Gainesville is 441 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 54 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 Sanibel and Gainesville. The current time is 10:18:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 08 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.64 liters (9.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanibel and Gainesville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanibel to Gainesville is $32.17 (diesel $42.1).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $32.17 $36.21 $39.35 $42.1

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 Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sanibel and Gainesville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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