Distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Los Angeles, California and San Francisco, California is 559 kilometers (347 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Los Angeles and San Francisco are two major cities located on the west coast of the United States, both in the state of California, known for their cultural and economic significance. The straight-line distance between them is 559 kilometers, heading northwest.

Los Angeles is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level, while San Francisco is at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Los Angeles to San Francisco primarily follows the I-5 N highway, passing through the Central Valley region, with notable areas including Bakersfield and the outskirts of San Jose.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Santa Monica Pier, Central Valley vineyards, Golden Gate Bridge.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and the agricultural Central Valley, with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge marking the journey's end.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall due to mild weather and fewer tourists. Summer is also popular for its vibrant events.

Climate

San Francisco generally has cooler temperatures and more fog compared to the warmer and sunnier climate of Los Angeles.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Los Angeles, supporting diverse mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
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 Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 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

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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London, United Kingdom Glasgow, United Kingdom 556 km
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Philadelphia, United States Raleigh, United States 556 km
Cali, Colombia Bucaramanga, Colombia 555 km
Puebla, Mexico Tonalá, Mexico 555 km
Toronto, Canada New York City, United States 555 km
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Cúcuta, Colombia Valencia, Venezuela 555 km

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