Distance from San Francisco to Dallas by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Dallas (TX) is 1483 miles or 2386 kilometers or 1288 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Dallas is 1732 miles (2788 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 249 miles or 402 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Dallas is 1483 miles or 2386 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Dallas, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX is 3 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Dallas Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Dallas, Texas is 1732 miles or 2788 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX is 1732 miles or 2788 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Dallas, Texas.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Dallas, Texas is approximately 1732 miles (2788 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 44 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Dallas take?
San Francisco and Dallas are 30 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 San Francisco and Dallas

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Dallas (TX) is 3 Hours.
Dallas time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Dallas
2026-04-08, 01:34:36 PDT2026-04-08, 04:34:36 EDT
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Dallas Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1732 mi 2788 km 1504.07 nmi
Straight line distance 1483 mi 2386 km 1288 nmi
Difference 249 mi 402 km 216 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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Dallas Details

Dallas is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 47' 36'' Longitude: W 96° 45' 59.4''
Latitude32.79333
Longitude-96.76651
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Dallas

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Dallas, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 58 hours 5 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 43 hours 33 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 38 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 34 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 31 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 29 hours 2 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 26 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 24 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 23 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 21 hours 46 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 20 hours 30 minutes