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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between National City and San Francisco is 462.61 miles (744.5 km).

Flight distance from National City, CA to San Francisco, CA is 462.61 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 01 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 55 minutes to travel from National City to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from National City, California to San Francisco, California is: 512.83 miles (825.33 km) by car.

Driving from National City to San Francisco will take approximately 07 hours 56 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 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

Estimated Travel Time Between National City and San Francisco

The distance between National City and San Francisco is 825 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 10 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 Francisco. The current time is 02:46:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 17 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 12 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 10 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 08 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 07 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 06 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 68.5 liters (18.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between National City and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from National City to San Francisco is $96.91 (diesel $112.13).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $96.91 $101.19 $103.93 $112.13

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between National City 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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

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