San Francisco, United States — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
From San Francisco, the closest major city is Sacramento at just 121 km (39 min by air). The farthest destination is London at 8,616 km. On average, the 10 destinations listed here are 3,177 km from San Francisco.
San Francisco is a notable city in United States, with a population of approximately 873,965. Located in the West Coast region of North America, San Francisco serves as a significant regional destination.
San Francisco connects to 8 destinations within North America and 2 intercontinental routes spanning 3 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from San Francisco with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from San Francisco helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 5 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 3 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 2 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from San Francisco is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from San Francisco (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 17 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
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The closest major city to San Francisco is Sacramento, United States at 121 km (75 miles). Flight time: approximately 39 min.
The farthest city from San Francisco in our database is London at 8,616 km (5,354 miles).
We cover 10 destinations from San Francisco, spanning 3 continents.
The average distance from San Francisco to all listed destinations is approximately 3,177 km (1,974 miles).
From San Francisco: 5 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 3 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 2 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.