Distance from San Francisco to Baton Rouge by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Baton Rouge (LA) is 1849 miles or 2976 kilometers or 1606 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Baton Rouge is 2158 miles (3474 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 309 miles or 498 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Baton Rouge, LA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Baton Rouge is 1849 miles or 2976 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Baton Rouge, is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Baton Rouge?

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Baton Rouge, LA is 4 hours 15 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Baton Rouge Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Baton Rouge, LA

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is 2158 miles or 3474 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Baton Rouge, LA is 2158 miles or 3474 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is approximately 2158 miles (3474 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 38 to 39 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Baton Rouge, LA

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Baton Rouge, LA?
The total driving time is 38 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Baton Rouge take?
San Francisco and Baton Rouge are 38 hours 20 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 San Francisco and Baton Rouge

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Baton Rouge (LA) is 3 Hours.
Baton Rouge time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Baton Rouge
2025-12-21, 20:35:37 PST2025-12-21, 23:35:37 EST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Baton Rouge Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2158 mi 3474 km 1874.01 nmi
Straight line distance 1849 mi 2976 km 1606 nmi
Difference 309 mi 498 km 268 nmi

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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Baton Rouge Details

Baton Rouge is located in Louisiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 27' 2.7'' Longitude: W 91° 9' 16.4''
Latitude30.45075
Longitude-91.15455
StateLouisiana
Nearest airports to Baton Rouge

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Baton Rouge, LA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 72 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 54 hours 16 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 48 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 43 hours 25 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 39 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 36 hours 11 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 33 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 31 hours 1 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 28 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 27 hours 8 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 25 hours 32 minutes