Distance from Atlanta to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Atlanta, Georgia and San Francisco, California is 3,444 kilometers (2,140 miles).

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Atlanta is located in the southeastern United States while San Francisco is situated on the western coast, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic influence. The straight-line distance between them is 3,444 kilometers, heading west.

Atlanta is situated at an altitude of 336 meters above sea level, while San Francisco is at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Atlanta to San Francisco spans approximately 4130 km, passing through major highways such as I-20 W and I-40 W, crossing diverse regions including the southern plains and the Rocky Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Rocky Mountains, Hoover Dam.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Atlanta to San Francisco crosses the Mississippi River, the Great Plains, and the Sierra Nevada, highlighting the diverse American landscape.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall due to mild weather and fewer tourists, offering a more pleasant experience.

Climate

San Francisco's climate is cooler and more temperate compared to Atlanta's humid subtropical climate, with less humidity and more fog.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, which are more developed compared to Atlanta's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Atlanta, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 33.749° N 84.388° W

Elevation: 336 m (1,102 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY)
  • Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
  • Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
  • Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE)
  • Atlanta Regional Airport (FFC)
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)

Other distances from Atlanta

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Atlanta to New York City 1,201 km
From Atlanta to Los Angeles 3,117 km
From Atlanta to Chicago 944 km
From Atlanta to Houston 1,129 km
From Atlanta to Phoenix 2,562 km

Other distances from San Francisco

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Francisco to New York City 4,139 km
From San Francisco to Los Angeles 559 km
From San Francisco to Chicago 2,991 km
From San Francisco to Houston 2,648 km
From San Francisco to Phoenix 1,052 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Guayaquil, Ecuador Irapuato, Mexico 3,448 km
Moscow, Russia Madrid, Spain 3,448 km

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