How far is San Rafael, CA from Chula Vista, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Rafael and Chula Vista is 479.51 miles (771.69 km).
Flight distance from San Rafael, CA to Chula Vista, CA is 479.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 03 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 57 minutes to travel from San Rafael to Chula Vista with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Rafael, California to Chula Vista, California is: 525.65 miles (845.96 km) by car.
Driving from San Rafael to Chula Vista will take approximately 08 hours 12 minutes.
#1 San Rafael
The most populous city in Marin County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Bay in northern California. San Rafael is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Marin County Civic Center and the San Rafael Museum.
| Population | 58528 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°58'25"N 122°31'52"W |
| Latitude | 37.9735300 |
| Longitude | -122.5310900 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chula Vista
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. Chula Vista is known for its beaches, its Mexican culture, and its many attractions, such as the Otay Mountain Wilderness and the Chula Vista Nature Center.
| Population | 272979 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°38'24"N 117°5'3"W |
| Latitude | 32.6400500 |
| Longitude | -117.0842000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chula Vista: F Street (-117.084196,32.640039)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Rafael and Chula Vista
The distance between San Rafael and Chula Vista is 846 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 23 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 Rafael and Chula Vista. The current time is 12:29:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 70.21 liters (18.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Rafael and Chula Vista.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Rafael to Chula Vista is $99.33 (diesel $114.93).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $99.33 | $103.72 | $106.53 | $114.93 |
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 San Rafael and Chula Vista (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
