How far is Chico, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chico and San Diego is 549.89 miles (884.96 km).

Flight distance from Chico, CA to San Diego, CA is 549.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 01 hours 05 minutes to travel from Chico to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chico, California to San Diego, California is: 599.38 miles (964.61 km) by car.

Driving from Chico to San Diego will take approximately 09 hours 22 minutes.

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#1 Chico

The most populous city in Butte County, California. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in northern California. Chico is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and the Chico State University Art Museum.

Population 102867
GPS Coordinates 39°43'43"N 121°50'15"W
Latitude 39.7284900
Longitude -121.8374800
Altitude 60
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 Chico and San Diego

The distance between Chico and San Diego is 965 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 10 hours 43 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 Chico and San Diego. The current time is 02:41:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 19 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 14 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 11 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 09 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 08 hours 33 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 07 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 07 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 80.06 liters (21.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chico and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chico to San Diego is $113.26 (diesel $131.05).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $113.26 $118.27 $121.47 $131.05

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 07, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chico 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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