Distance from San Francisco to New York City (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and New York City, New York is 4,139 kilometers (2,572 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

New York City, New York, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while New York City is situated on the east coast, separated by a vast expanse of the North American continent. The straight-line distance between them is 4,139 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and New York City at 57 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to New York City spans across the United States, primarily via Interstate 80, passing through states like Nevada, Utah, and Pennsylvania, offering diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Salt Lake City, Chicago, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse terrains from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic, with landmarks like the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to New York City due to mild temperatures and fewer tourists, offering a pleasant experience.

Climate

New York City experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to the milder and drier climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

New York City offers extensive public transportation and accessibility features, surpassing San Francisco's infrastructure, making it easier for visitors.

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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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)
New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)

Other distances from New York City

Distances between cities Kilometers
From New York City to Los Angeles 3,944 km
From New York City to Chicago 1,149 km
From New York City to Houston 2,283 km
From New York City to Phoenix 3,451 km
From New York City to Philadelphia 130 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between San Francisco and New York City.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Cali, Colombia Indianapolis, United States 4,140 km
Torreón, Mexico Maracay, Venezuela 4,138 km
Baghdad, Iraq Coimbatore, India 4,140 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil Chiclayo, Peru 4,140 km
Trujillo, Peru Tonalá, Mexico 4,138 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Piura, Peru 4,140 km
Cali, Colombia Tulsa, United States 4,138 km
Lagos, Nigeria Vigo, Spain 4,140 km
Quito, Ecuador Arlington, United States 4,138 km
Dallas, United States Barcelona, Venezuela 4,138 km
Queens, United States Oakland, United States 4,140 km
Córdoba, Argentina Ibagué, Colombia 4,137 km
San Francisco, United States Manhattan, United States 4,141 km
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Iztapalapa, Mexico 4,141 km
San Antonio, United States Cuenca, Ecuador 4,137 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Halifax, Canada 4,137 km
Cúcuta, Colombia Wichita, United States 4,141 km
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 4,137 km
Cali, Colombia New York City, United States 4,136 km

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