How far is El Centro, CA from San Jose, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between El Centro and San Jose is 476.16 miles (766.31 km).

Flight distance from El Centro, CA to San Jose, CA is 476.16 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 06 minutes.

It takes 01 hours 00 minutes to travel from El Centro to San Jose with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from El Centro, California to San Jose, California is: 552.24 miles (888.74 km) by car.

Driving from El Centro to San Jose will take approximately 09 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 El Centro

A city in Imperial County, California. It is located on the Mexican border in the southeastern part of the state. El Centro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Centro Historical Society and the El Centro Museum.

Population 43601
GPS Coordinates 32°47'31"N 115°33'47"W
Latitude 32.7920000
Longitude -115.5630500
Altitude -12
Country United States
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#2 San Jose

The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.

Population 1013616
GPS Coordinates 37°20'22"N 121°53'42"W
Latitude 37.3393900
Longitude -121.8949600
Altitude 26
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between El Centro and San Jose

The distance between El Centro and San Jose is 889 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 52 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 El Centro and San Jose. The current time is 18:10:32.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 18 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 13 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 11 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 09 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 07 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 07 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 06 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 73.77 liters (19.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Centro and San Jose.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Centro to San Jose is $104.35 (diesel $120.74).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $104.35 $108.97 $111.91 $120.74

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Centro and San Jose (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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