How far is San Diego, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is 111.36 miles (179.22 km).

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Los Angeles, CA is 111.36 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from San Diego to Los Angeles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Los Angeles, California is: 120.78 miles (194.38 km) by car.

Driving from San Diego to Los Angeles will take approximately 01 hours 57 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between San Diego and Los Angeles

The distance between San Diego and Los Angeles is 194 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 09 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 San Diego and Los Angeles. The current time is 01:10:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 30 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.13 liters (4.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Diego and Los Angeles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Diego to Los Angeles is $22.82 (diesel $26.41).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $22.82 $23.83 $24.48 $26.41

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 07, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Diego and Los Angeles (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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