How far is Sanibel, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sanibel and St. Petersburg is 99.87 miles (160.73 km).

Flight distance from Sanibel, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is 99.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Sanibel to St. Petersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sanibel, Florida to St. Petersburg, Florida is: 136.6 miles (219.84 km) by car.

Driving from Sanibel to St. Petersburg will take approximately 02 hours 17 minutes.

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#1 Sanibel

City in Florida, USA

Population 7429
GPS Coordinates 26°26'56"N 82°1'20"W
Latitude 26.4489700
Longitude -82.0223100
Altitude 1
Country United States
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#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. St. Petersburg is known for its beaches, its many museums, and its many attractions, such as the Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts.

Population 253693
GPS Coordinates 27°46'15"N 82°40'45"W
Latitude 27.7708600
Longitude -82.6792700
Altitude 13
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sanibel and St. Petersburg

The distance between Sanibel and St. Petersburg is 220 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 26 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 Sanibel and St. Petersburg. The current time is 06:30:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.25 liters (4.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sanibel and St. Petersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sanibel to St. Petersburg is $16.02 (diesel $20.97).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $16.02 $18.04 $19.6 $20.97

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 Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /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 Sanibel and St. Petersburg (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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