Distance from San Francisco to Mexico City

The distance between San Francisco, United States and Mexico City, Mexico is 3,037 kilometers (1,887 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Mexico City, Mexico

San Francisco is located in the western United States, while Mexico City is situated in the central part of Mexico, both being major urban centers in their respective countries. The straight-line distance between them is 3,037 kilometers, heading southeast.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Mexico City is at 2,240 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Mexico City covers approximately 3700 km, passing through California, Arizona, and Texas, before entering Mexico via major highways such as I-5, I-10, and Mexican Federal Highway 57.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Phoenix, San Antonio, Monterrey.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Mexico City crosses diverse landscapes, including deserts and mountains, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Monterrey along the way.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring and fall due to moderate temperatures in Mexico City. Avoid summer due to high tourist season.

Climate

Mexico City generally has a milder climate compared to San Francisco, with warmer temperatures and more pronounced rainy seasons.

Accessibility

Mexico City offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, though it may differ from San Francisco's infrastructure, providing varied options for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 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)
Mexico City, Mexico

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Mexico_City

Coordinates: 19.4285° N 99.1277° W

Elevation: 2,240 m (7,349 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
  • Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)
  • General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ)
  • Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
  • Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO)

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains cities that are at equal or similar distances as between San Francisco and Mexico City.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Cali, Colombia Azcapotzalco, Mexico 3,037 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Irapuato, Mexico 3,037 km
Lima, Peru Goiânia, Brazil 3,037 km
Iztapalapa, Mexico Sacramento, United States 3,037 km
San Francisco, United States Venustiano Carranza, Mexico 3,037 km
San Juan, Puerto Rico Hamilton, Canada 3,037 km
Indianapolis, United States Sacramento, United States 3,036 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Reynosa, Mexico 3,038 km
Puebla, Mexico Cúcuta, Colombia 3,038 km
Nashville, United States Santa Marta, Colombia 3,038 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Washington, United States 3,038 km
Washington, United States Coyoacán, Mexico 3,038 km
Santiago, Chile Belo Horizonte, Brazil 3,038 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Albuquerque, United States 3,035 km
Ottawa, Canada Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 3,035 km
Vancouver, Canada Culiacán, Mexico 3,039 km
Cali, Colombia Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico 3,035 km
Iztapalapa, Mexico Oakland, United States 3,039 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil Puente Alto, Chile 3,039 km

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