Distance from San Diego to São Tomé

The distance between San Diego, United States and São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe is 13,096 km (8,138 miles) in a straight line. If a road route exists, expect roughly 16371 km (10172 miles) by car — around 204 h 38 min of driving.

Measure Value
Straight-line distance 13,096 km / 8,138 mi
Road distance (estimate) ≈ 16371 km / 10172 mi
Driving time (estimate) ≈ 204 h 38 min
Flight time (estimate) ≈ 15 h 54 min

Road distance and travel times are estimates based on the straight-line distance (road factor 1.25, average speed 80 km/h) — actual routes vary.

Place Latitude Longitude
San Diego, United States 32.71576 -117.1638173
São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe 0.3363081 6.7342377

Frequently asked questions

How far is São Tomé from San Diego?

The straight-line (air) distance from San Diego, United States to São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe is 13,096 km (8,138 miles). By road it is roughly 16371 km (10172 miles), depending on the route.

How long does it take to drive from San Diego to São Tomé?

Approximately 204 h 38 min, assuming an 80 km/h average over an estimated road distance of 16371 km. Actual time depends on the route, traffic and border crossings.

How long is the flight from San Diego to São Tomé?

A direct flight covers 13,096 km in about 15 h 54 min at typical cruise speed, plus airport time. Not all city pairs have direct flights.

How do I calculate distances for a whole list of locations?

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