How far is National City, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between National City and San Diego is 4.61 miles (7.42 km).

Flight distance from National City, CA to San Diego, CA is 4.61 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from National City, California to San Diego, California is: 6.66 miles (10.71 km) by car.

Driving from National City to San Diego will take approximately 00 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 National City

The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the Pacific Ocean in southern California. National City is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the National City Pier and the National City Cultural Center.

Population 61394
GPS Coordinates 32°40'41"N 117°5'57"W
Latitude 32.6781100
Longitude -117.0992000
Altitude 21
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 National City and San Diego

The distance between National City and San Diego is 11 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 07 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 National City and San Diego. The current time is 06:21:06.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 09 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 06 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.89 liters (0.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between National City and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from National City to San Diego is $1.26 (diesel $1.46).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $1.26 $1.31 $1.35 $1.46

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 National City 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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Driving distance from Anaheim, CA to National City 100.61 miles (162 km)

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Driving distance from Bakersfield, CA to National City 242.1 miles (390 km)

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Driving distance from Fremont, CA to National City 499.51 miles (804 km)

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Driving distance from Fresno, CA to National City 349.79 miles (563 km)

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Driving distance from Irvine, CA to National City 87.66 miles (141 km)

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Driving distance from Laguna, CA to National City 505.9 miles (814 km)

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to National City 110.23 miles (177 km)

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Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to National City 124.85 miles (201 km)

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Driving distance from Oakland, CA to National City 501.27 miles (807 km)

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Driving distance from Riverside, CA to National City 100.69 miles (162 km)

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Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to National City 515.21 miles (829 km)

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