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Distance from General Sherman Tree to Mineral King
Route Information
The driving distance from General Sherman Tree, California to Mineral King, California is 45.3 mi (72.8 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 12.7 mi (20.4 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min
The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 11 minutes
Traveling local streets, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 22 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from General Sherman Tree, California to Mineral King, California covers 45.3 mi (72.8 km) in a southeast direction. This local streets, moderate route typically takes 2 hours 11 minutes under normal conditions.
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 22 mph (35 km/h).
How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.