How far is Los Altos, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Los Altos and San Francisco is 31.69 miles (51.01 km).
Flight distance from Los Altos, CA to San Francisco, CA is 31.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Los Altos, California to San Francisco, California is: 41.85 miles (67.35 km) by car.
Driving from Los Altos to San Francisco will take approximately 00 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Los Altos
City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
| Population | 30281 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°23'7"N 122°6'51"W |
| Latitude | 37.3852200 |
| Longitude | -122.1141300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in San Francisco: Market Street (-122.419433,37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Los Altos and San Francisco
The distance between Los Altos and San Francisco is 67 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 44 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 Los Altos and San Francisco. The current time is 17:36:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.59 liters (1.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Los Altos and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Los Altos to San Francisco is $7.91 (diesel $9.15).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $7.91 | $8.26 | $8.48 | $9.15 |
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 Los Altos 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.
