How far is South San Francisco, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between South San Francisco and San Diego is 451.61 miles (726.8 km).

Flight distance from South San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA is 451.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 01 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 55 minutes to travel from South San Francisco to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from South San Francisco, California to San Diego, California is: 509.88 miles (820.57 km) by car.

Driving from South San Francisco to San Diego will take approximately 08 hours 21 minutes.

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#1 South San Francisco

The most populous city in San Mateo County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. South San Francisco is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the San Francisco International Airport and the South San Francisco Public Library.

Population 66558
GPS Coordinates 37°39'17"N 122°24'28"W
Latitude 37.6546600
Longitude -122.4077500
Altitude 4
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between South San Francisco and San Diego

The distance between South San Francisco and San Diego is 821 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 07 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 San Francisco and San Diego. The current time is 04:35:58.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 16 hours 59 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 12 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 10 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 08 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 07 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 06 hours 21 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 68.11 liters (17.99 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South San Francisco and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South San Francisco to San Diego is $96.35 (diesel $111.48).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $96.35 $100.61 $103.33 $111.48

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 South 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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