Distance between Imperial CA and Desert Shores CA

The distance from Imperial to Desert Shores is 56 miles by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes and goes through El Centro, Brawley, Westmorland, Elmore Desert Ranch and Kane Spring.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Imperial 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
CA 86 9 mi, 10 min
Brawley 9 mi 0:10 10 min 0.2 gal
CA 86 10 mi, 11 min
Westmorland 19 mi 0:21 21 min 0.5 gal
CA 78 10 mi, 10 min
Elmore Desert Ranch 29 mi 0:32 32 min 1.0 gal
CA 78 2 mi, 02 min
Kane Spring 31 mi 0:34 34 min 1.0 gal
CA 78 CA 86 25 mi, 27 min
Desert Shores 56 mi 1:02 1 h 02 min 1.9 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Imperial to Desert Shores?

Fuel cost: 7.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 55.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Imperial to Desert Shores?

Driving time: 1 h 2 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 44 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 47 min
  • 11 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 12 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Imperial to Desert Shores by land?

The distance between Imperial and Desert Shores is 55.9 mi by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Imperial and Desert Shores respectively.

How far is Imperial to Desert Shores by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Imperial and Desert Shores is 47.2 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Imperial and Desert Shores respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Imperial from Desert Shores by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Imperial to Desert Shores?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 19 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Imperial and Desert Shores?

The halfway point between Imperial and Desert Shores is Elmore Desert Ranch. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Elmore Desert Ranch to Imperial is 29 mi and driving will take about 32 min. The road between Elmore Desert Ranch and Desert Shores has length 27 mi and will take approximately 29 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Kane Spring is in 31 mi from Imperial and 25 mi from Desert Shores
  • Westmorland is in 19 mi from Imperial and 37 mi from Desert Shores

Where is Imperial in relation to Desert Shores?

Imperial is located 47 mi south-east of Desert Shores.

Imperial has geographic coordinates: latitude 32.84755, longitude -115.56944.

Desert Shores has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.40449, longitude -116.04009.

Which highway goes from Imperial to Desert Shores?

The route from Imperial to Desert Shores follows CA 86, CA 78.

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