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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Downey and San Diego is 101.38 miles (163.15 km).

Flight distance from Downey, CA to San Diego, CA is 101.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 13 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Downey to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Downey, California to San Diego, California is: 112.28 miles (180.7 km) by car.

Driving from Downey to San Diego will take approximately 01 hours 46 minutes.

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#1 Downey

The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the southeastern part of the county. Downey is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Downey Civic Center and the Downey Museum of Art.

Population 109202
GPS Coordinates 33°56'24"N 118°7'57"W
Latitude 33.9400100
Longitude -118.1325700
Altitude 36
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 Downey and San Diego

The distance between Downey and San Diego is 181 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 00 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 Downey and San Diego. The current time is 02:21:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 44 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15 liters (3.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Downey and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Downey to San Diego is $21.22 (diesel $24.55).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $21.22 $22.16 $22.75 $24.55

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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