Distance from Phoenix to San Francisco by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Phoenix (AZ) to San Francisco (CA) is 653 miles or 1051 kilometers or 567 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Phoenix to San Francisco is 753 miles (1212 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 100 miles or 161 km.

Flight distance from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Phoenix and San Francisco is 653 miles or 1051 km.
The nearest airport to Phoenix, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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

Flight time from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, CA is 1 hours 30 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Phoenix to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to San Francisco, California is 753 miles or 1212 km.
The total driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, CA is 753 miles or 1212 kilometers. Your trip begins in Phoenix, Arizona. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Phoenix, Arizona to San Francisco, California is approximately 753 miles (1212 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Phoenix, AZ to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Phoenix to San Francisco take?
Phoenix and San Francisco are 13 hours 44 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 Phoenix and San Francisco

Time difference between Phoenix (AZ) and San Francisco (CA) is 1 Hours.
San Francisco time is 1 Hours behind Phoenix.

Current local time in PhoenixCurrent local time in San Francisco
2024-12-24, 11:53:30 MST2024-12-24, 10:53:30 PST
How Far is it Between Phoenix Arizona, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 753 mi 1212 km 653.91 nmi
Straight line distance 653 mi 1051 km 567 nmi
Difference 100 mi 161 km 86 nmi

Phoenix Details

Phoenix is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 26' 54.2'' Longitude: W 112° 4' 26.5''
Latitude33.44838
Longitude-112.07404
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Phoenix

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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 Phoenix, AZ and San Francisco, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 18 hours 56 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 49 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 37 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 6 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 28 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 54 minutes