How far is Pasadena, CA from San Diego, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pasadena and San Diego is 113.94 miles (183.37 km).

Flight distance from Pasadena, CA to San Diego, CA is 113.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Pasadena to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pasadena, California to San Diego, California is: 135.63 miles (218.28 km) by car.

Driving from Pasadena to San Diego will take approximately 02 hours 08 minutes.

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#1 Pasadena

The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the San Gabriel Valley region of California. Pasadena is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the California Institute of Technology and the Norton Simon Museum.

Population 141045
GPS Coordinates 34°8'52"N 118°8'40"W
Latitude 34.1477800
Longitude -118.1445200
Altitude 263
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 Pasadena and San Diego

The distance between Pasadena and San Diego is 218 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 25 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 Pasadena and San Diego. The current time is 17:33:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.12 liters (4.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pasadena and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pasadena to San Diego is $25.63 (diesel $29.65).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $25.63 $26.76 $27.49 $29.65

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 December 11, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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