Distance from Philadelphia to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and San Francisco, California is 4,060 kilometers (2,523 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of the United States, while San Francisco is situated on the West Coast, requiring travel across the entire country. The straight-line distance between them is 4,060 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Philadelphia at 8 meters above sea level and San Francisco at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to San Francisco spans approximately 4550 kilometers, primarily following Interstate 80, passing through cities like Chicago and Salt Lake City, and crossing diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountains, Nevada Desert.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to San Francisco crosses the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Plains, and the Sierra Nevada, highlighting the Golden Gate Bridge.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to San Francisco due to mild weather, while summer offers vibrant festivals.

Climate

San Francisco has a cooler, foggier climate compared to Philadelphia's humid summers and cold winters.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Philadelphia, enhancing visitor convenience.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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150 km/h
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
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 Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 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)
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Tegucigalpa, Honduras Halifax, Canada 4,059 km
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Bogotá, Colombia Fortaleza, Brazil 4,058 km
San Salvador, El Salvador La Paz, Bolivia 4,062 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Austin, United States 4,063 km
Morelia, Mexico Barcelona, Venezuela 4,057 km
Budapest, Hungary Kano, Nigeria 4,057 km
Ottawa, Canada Montería, Colombia 4,063 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Medellín, Colombia 4,057 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Montería, Colombia 4,056 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela 4,056 km
Guadalajara, Mexico Caracas, Venezuela 4,064 km

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