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.
#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 |
#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 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 00:17:42.
| 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 April 19, 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.
