Distance from San Francisco to Greensboro by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Greensboro (NC) is 2337 miles or 3761 kilometers or 2030 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Greensboro is 2786 miles (4484 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 449 miles or 723 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Greensboro, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Greensboro is 2337 miles or 3761 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Greensboro, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Greensboro, NC is 5 hours 22 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Greensboro Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Greensboro, NC

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Greensboro, North Carolina is 2786 miles or 4484 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Greensboro, NC is 2786 miles or 4484 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Greensboro, North Carolina is approximately 2786 miles (4484 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Greensboro, NC

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Greensboro, NC?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 10 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Greensboro take?
San Francisco and Greensboro are 49 hours 10 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 Greensboro

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

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

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2786 mi 4484 km 2419.36 nmi
Straight line distance 2337 mi 3761 km 2030 nmi
Difference 449 mi 723 km 389 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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Greensboro Details

Greensboro is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 4' 21.5'' Longitude: W 79° 47' 31.1''
Latitude36.07264
Longitude-79.79198
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Greensboro

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Greensboro, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 93 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 70 hours 3 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 62 hours 16 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 56 hours 3 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 50 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 46 hours 42 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 6 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 2 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 1 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 32 hours 58 minutes