Distance from Indianapolis to San Francisco by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to San Francisco (CA) is 1946 miles or 3131 kilometers or 1690 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to San Francisco is 2275 miles (3662 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 329 miles or 531 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and San Francisco is 1946 miles or 3131 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to San Francisco?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA is 4 hours 28 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to San Francisco Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Indianapolis, IN and San Francisco, CA
This map shows the distance from Indianapolis, IN, Usa to San Francisco, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Indianapolis, Indiana to San Francisco, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to San Francisco, California is 2275 miles or 3662 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA is 2275 miles or 3662 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to San Francisco, California is approximately 2275 miles (3662 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 39 to 40 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 39 hours, 22 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to San Francisco take?
Indianapolis and San Francisco are 39 hours 22 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Indianapolis and San Francisco

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and San Francisco (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in San Francisco
2024-05-16, 21:46:14 EDT2024-05-16, 18:46:14 PDT
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Indianapolis, IN and San Francisco, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2275 mi 3662 km 1975.61 nmi
Straight line distance 1946 mi 3131 km 1690 nmi
Difference 329 mi 531 km 285 nmi

Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Indianapolis

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San Francisco Details

San Francisco is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10''
Latitude37.775
Longitude-122.41944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Francisco

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and San Francisco, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 76 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 57 hours 13 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 50 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 45 hours 46 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 41 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 38 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 35 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 32 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 30 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 28 hours 36 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 26 hours 55 minutes


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