Distance from San Francisco to Richmond by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Richmond (VA) is 2435 miles or 3918 kilometers or 2115 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Richmond is 2881 miles (4637 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 446 miles or 719 km.

San Francisco to Richmond Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Richmond, VA

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Richmond, Virginia is 2881 miles or 4637 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Richmond, VA is 2881 miles or 4637 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Richmond, Virginia.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Richmond, Virginia is approximately 2881 miles (4637 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Richmond, VA

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Richmond, VA?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 38 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Richmond take?
San Francisco and Richmond are 50 hours 38 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Richmond

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

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Richmond
2025-12-21, 20:34:53 PST	2025-12-21, 23:34:53 EST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Richmond Virginia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2881 mi	4637 km	2501.86 nmi
Straight line distance	2435 mi	3918 km	2115 nmi
Difference	446 mi	719 km	386 nmi

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