How far is Sun City, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sun City and San Diego is 68.67 miles (110.51 km).
Flight distance from Sun City, CA to San Diego, CA is 68.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Sun City to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sun City, California to San Diego, California is: 75.71 miles (121.85 km) by car.
Driving from Sun City to San Diego will take approximately 01 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Sun City
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°42'33"N 117°11'50"W |
| Latitude | 33.7091900 |
| Longitude | -117.1972600 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sun City and San Diego
The distance between Sun City and San Diego is 122 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 21 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 Sun City and San Diego. The current time is 13:54:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.11 liters (2.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sun City and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sun City to San Diego is $14.31 (diesel $16.55).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $14.31 | $14.94 | $15.34 | $16.55 |
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 14, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sun City 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.
