How far is South Lake Tahoe, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Lake Tahoe and San Diego is 457.64 miles (736.5 km).
Flight distance from South Lake Tahoe, CA to San Diego, CA is 457.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 03 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 57 minutes to travel from South Lake Tahoe to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Lake Tahoe, California to San Diego, California is: 530.17 miles (853.23 km) by car.
Driving from South Lake Tahoe to San Diego will take approximately 09 hours 16 minutes.
#1 South Lake Tahoe
City in California
| Population | 22847 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°55'60"N 119°59'4"W |
| Latitude | 38.9332400 |
| Longitude | -119.9843500 |
| Altitude | 1901 |
| 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 South Lake Tahoe and San Diego
The distance between South Lake Tahoe and San Diego is 853 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 28 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 South Lake Tahoe and San Diego. The current time is 22:40:18.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 70.82 liters (18.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Lake Tahoe and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Lake Tahoe to San Diego is $100.18 (diesel $115.92).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $100.18 | $104.62 | $107.44 | $115.92 |
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 South Lake Tahoe 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.
