Distance from Houston to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and San Francisco, California is 2,648 kilometers (1,645 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas while San Francisco is situated on the western coast of California, both being major urban centers in the United States. The straight-line distance between them is 2,648 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and San Francisco at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to San Francisco covers approximately 3075 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-10 W and I-5 N, traversing regions like Arizona and Southern California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park, Los Angeles.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to San Francisco crosses diverse landscapes, including deserts and coastal areas, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for milder weather and fewer tourists, or in winter for off-peak prices and less crowded attractions.

Climate

San Francisco has a cooler, more temperate climate compared to Houston's hot and humid conditions, with fog common in summer.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Houston's, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)

Other distances from Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Other distances from San Francisco

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Francisco to New York City 4,139 km
From San Francisco to Los Angeles 559 km
From San Francisco to Chicago 2,991 km
From San Francisco to Houston 2,648 km
From San Francisco to Phoenix 1,052 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Manhattan, United States Mérida, Mexico 2,648 km
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Las Vegas, United States Veracruz, Mexico 2,646 km
Fort Worth, United States Edmonton, Canada 2,646 km
Queens, United States Mérida, Mexico 2,646 km
Stockholm, Sweden Vigo, Spain 2,646 km
Saltillo, Mexico Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 2,650 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Boston, United States 2,651 km

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