Distance from Chicago to San Francisco (United States)
The distance between Chicago, Illinois and San Francisco, California is 2,991 kilometers (1,858 miles).
Chicago, Illinois, United States
San Francisco, California, United States The distance between Chicago, Illinois and San Francisco, California is 2,991 kilometers (1,858 miles).
Chicago, Illinois, United States
San Francisco, California, United States Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States while San Francisco is situated on the West Coast, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic influence. The straight-line distance between them is 2,991 kilometers, heading west.
Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while San Francisco is at 28 meters.
The car route from Chicago to San Francisco spans approximately 3420 km, primarily following Interstate 80, passing through states like Iowa, Nebraska, and Nevada, offering views of diverse landscapes.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City, Sierra Nevada, Donner Pass.
The trip from Chicago to San Francisco crosses the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, with notable landmarks like Salt Lake City and the Sierra Nevada.
Spring and fall are ideal for travel to San Francisco due to mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.
San Francisco has a milder climate compared to Chicago, with cooler summers and warmer winters, influenced by the Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Chicago, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 5-6 days |
| Motorcycle | 1-2 days |
| Car | 1-2 days |
| Airplane | 4-5 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | |
| 100 km/h | |
| 150 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Chicago
Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W
Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W
Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)
| Distance between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Chicago to New York City | 1,149 km |
| From Chicago to Los Angeles | 2,807 km |
| From Chicago to Houston | 1,510 km |
| From Chicago to Phoenix | 2,338 km |
| From Chicago to Philadelphia | 1,072 km |
| 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 |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Chicago and San Francisco.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | Álvaro Obregón, Mexico | 2,991 km |
| Cartagena, Colombia | Irapuato, Mexico | 2,991 km |
| Liverpool, United Kingdom | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain | 2,990 km |
| Barranquilla, Colombia | Morelia, Mexico | 2,990 km |
| Guatemala City, Guatemala | Mesa, United States | 2,992 km |
| Navi Mumbai, India | Bangkok, Thailand | 2,990 km |
| Stockholm, Sweden | Málaga, Spain | 2,990 km |
| Fortaleza, Brazil | Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela | 2,990 km |
| Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | 2,990 km |
| Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico | 2,989 km |
| Stockholm, Sweden | Lisbon, Portugal | 2,993 km |
| Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico | 2,993 km |
| Maracaibo, Venezuela | Arequipa, Peru | 2,993 km |
| La Paz, Bolivia | Caracas, Venezuela | 2,988 km |
| Brampton, Canada | Mesa, United States | 2,994 km |
| Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | Azcapotzalco, Mexico | 2,988 km |
| Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | Ciudad López Mateos, Mexico | 2,994 km |
| Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic | Dallas, United States | 2,987 km |
| Cancún, Mexico | Piura, Peru | 2,995 km |