Distance from San Francisco to Indianapolis (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Indianapolis, Indiana is 3,138 kilometers (1,950 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while Indianapolis is situated in the Midwest region, highlighting the geographical span across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,138 kilometers, heading east.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Indianapolis is at 248 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Indianapolis covers major highways like I-80 and I-70, passing through diverse regions including the Sierra Nevada, the Great Plains, and the Midwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Sierra Nevada, Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountains, Kansas City, St. Louis.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the Pacific coast through the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest, passing landmarks like the Sierra Nevada and the Great Plains.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, or in summer for vibrant city events in Indianapolis.

Climate

Indianapolis experiences more humid summers and colder winters compared to the milder climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

Indianapolis offers accessible public transport and facilities, similar to San Francisco, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Indianapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis

Coordinates: 39.7684° N 86.158° W

Elevation: 248 m (814 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
  • Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE)
  • Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ)
  • Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (AID)
  • Columbus Bakalar Municipal Airport (CLU)

Other distances from Indianapolis

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Indianapolis to New York City 1,039 km
From Indianapolis to Los Angeles 2,912 km
From Indianapolis to Chicago 263 km
From Indianapolis to Houston 1,392 km
From Indianapolis to Phoenix 2,413 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Málaga, Spain Kaduna, Nigeria 3,137 km
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Maracay, Venezuela 3,137 km
Saint Petersburg, Russia Valladolid, Spain 3,137 km
Mexicali, Mexico Cleveland, United States 3,137 km
Tehran, Iran Nagpur, India 3,137 km
Havana, Cuba Piura, Peru 3,139 km
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Barranquilla, Colombia Guadalupe, Mexico 3,136 km
La Paz, Bolivia Santa Marta, Colombia 3,140 km
Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela Goiânia, Brazil 3,136 km
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Valencia, Venezuela 3,136 km
Quito, Ecuador Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico 3,136 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Callao, Peru 3,136 km
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Toronto, Canada Las Vegas, United States 3,140 km

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