Distance from San Francisco to Boise City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Boise City (ID) is 519 miles or 834 kilometers or 450 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Boise City is 638 miles (1028 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 119 miles or 194 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Boise City, ID in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Boise City is 519 miles or 834 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Boise City, is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Boise City?

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Boise City, ID is 1 hours 11 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Boise City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Boise City, ID

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Boise City, Idaho is 638 miles or 1028 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Boise City, ID is 638 miles or 1028 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Boise City, Idaho.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Boise City, Idaho is approximately 638 miles (1028 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Boise City, ID

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Boise City, ID?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 49 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Boise City take?
San Francisco and Boise City are 11 hours 49 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 Boise City

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Boise City (ID) is 1 Hours.
Boise City time is 1 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Boise City
2025-12-22, 01:38:09 PST2025-12-22, 02:38:09 MST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Boise City Idaho, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 638 mi 1028 km 554.04 nmi
Straight line distance 519 mi 834 km 450 nmi
Difference 119 mi 194 km 104 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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Boise City Details

Boise City is located in Idaho, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 36' 48.6'' Longitude: W 116° 12' 12.4''
Latitude43.6135
Longitude-116.20345
StateIdaho
Nearest airports to Boise City

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Boise City, ID
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 21 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 16 hours 3 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 14 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 12 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 11 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 10 hours 42 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 1 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 33 minutes