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Distance from Pfeiffer Beach to McWay Falls

Driving Distance
12.1 mi 19.5 km
Flying Distance
9.8 mi 15.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Pfeiffer Beach, California to McWay Falls, California is 12.1 mi (19.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 9.8 mi (15.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 24 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 32 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Pfeiffer Beach
Place Pfeiffer Beach
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 36.238066
Longitude -121.816232
GPS 36.238066° N, 121.816232° W
Local Time 3:28 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

McWay Falls
Place McWay Falls
State/Province California
Country US
Latitude 36.157826
Longitude -121.672163
GPS 36.157826° N, 121.672163° W
Local Time 3:28 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Pfeiffer Beach, California to McWay Falls, California covers 12.1 mi (19.5 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 24 minutes under normal conditions.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 32 mph (51 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.