Distance from San Francisco to Denver (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Denver, Colorado is 1,529 kilometers (950 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States while Denver is situated in the central part of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 1,529 kilometers, heading east.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Denver is at 1,636 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Denver covers approximately 1930 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-25, crossing states like Nevada and Wyoming, and entering Colorado.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Lake Tahoe, Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountain National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Denver crosses diverse landscapes, from coastal areas to mountainous regions, with landmarks like the Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions, or winter for skiing in the Rockies.

Climate

Denver experiences a semi-arid climate with more sunshine and less humidity compared to San Francisco's Mediterranean climate.

Accessibility

Denver offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to San Francisco, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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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)
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)

Other distances from Denver

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Cartagena, Colombia Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 1,532 km
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Quito, Ecuador Barquisimeto, Venezuela 1,525 km
Memphis, United States Havana, Cuba 1,525 km

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