How far is Los Angeles, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 347.42 miles (559.12 km).
Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to San Francisco, CA is 347.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 41 minutes to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to San Francisco, California is: 382.29 miles (615.23 km) by car.
Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco will take approximately 06 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Los Angeles
The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the head of the Santa Monica Bay. Los Angeles is a major center for the entertainment industry and is home to many Hollywood studios.
| Population | 3970219 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°3'8"N 118°14'37"W |
| Latitude | 34.0522300 |
| Longitude | -118.2436800 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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 Angeles and San Francisco
The distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco is 615 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 50 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 Angeles and San Francisco. The current time is 09:36:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 44 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.06 liters (13.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Los Angeles to San Francisco is $72.24 (diesel $83.58).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $72.24 | $75.43 | $77.47 | $83.58 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Los Angeles 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.
