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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Chico and San Francisco is 138.57 miles (223.01 km).

Flight distance from Chico, CA to San Francisco, CA is 138.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Chico to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Chico, California to San Francisco, California is: 173.22 miles (278.77 km) by car.

Driving from Chico to San Francisco will take approximately 02 hours 53 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 Francisco

The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Population 866606
GPS Coordinates 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W
Latitude 37.7749300
Longitude -122.4194200
Altitude 16
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Chico and San Francisco

The distance between Chico and San Francisco is 279 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 05 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 Francisco. The current time is 09:50:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 46 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 19 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.14 liters (6.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chico and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chico to San Francisco is $32.73 (diesel $37.87).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $32.73 $34.18 $35.1 $37.87

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 03, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chico and San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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