How far is Arcata, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Arcata and San Diego is 680.41 miles (1095.01 km).
Flight distance from Arcata, CA to San Diego, CA is 680.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 25 minutes to travel from Arcata to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Arcata, California to San Diego, California is: 779.68 miles (1254.77 km) by car.
Driving from Arcata to San Diego will take approximately 12 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Arcata
City in California
| Population | 18044 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°51'59"N 124°4'58"W |
| Latitude | 40.8665200 |
| Longitude | -124.0828400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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 Arcata and San Diego
The distance between Arcata and San Diego is 1255 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 13 hours 56 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 Arcata and San Diego. The current time is 09:53:28.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 10 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 09 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 104.15 liters (27.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Arcata and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Arcata to San Diego is $147.33 (diesel $170.47).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $147.33 | $153.85 | $158 | $170.47 |
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 April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Arcata 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.
