Distance from San Francisco to Houston (United States)

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

San Francisco, California, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while Houston is situated in the southeastern part of Texas, highlighting their positions across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,648 kilometers, heading east.

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

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Houston spans approximately 3050 km, primarily following Interstate 5 south through California, then east on Interstate 10 through Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park, White Sands National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse landscapes from the Pacific coast through deserts and plains, passing landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer tourists in Houston, avoiding the hot summer months.

Climate

Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to the cooler, drier climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

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

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
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)
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)

Other distances from Houston

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Mérida, Mexico Manhattan, United States 2,648 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Chicago, United States 2,648 km
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Medellín, Colombia Veracruz, Mexico 2,648 km
Toronto, Canada Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 2,648 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala San Juan, Puerto Rico 2,648 km
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Morelia, Mexico Indianapolis, United States 2,649 km
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Queens, United States Colorado Springs, United States 2,649 km
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Las Vegas, United States Veracruz, Mexico 2,646 km
Edmonton, Canada Fort Worth, United States 2,646 km
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Stockholm, Sweden Vigo, Spain 2,646 km
Saltillo, Mexico Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 2,650 km
Boston, United States Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 2,651 km

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