Distance from Manhattan to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Manhattan, New York and San Francisco, California is 4,141 kilometers (2,573 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Manhattan is located on the East Coast of the United States while San Francisco is situated on the West Coast, separated by the vast expanse of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 4,141 kilometers, heading west.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Manhattan at 38 meters above sea level and San Francisco at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Manhattan to San Francisco spans across the United States, primarily via Interstate 80, passing through states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Nebraska, and Nevada, offering diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Great Salt Lake, Sierra Nevada, Golden Gate Bridge.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to San Francisco crosses the Appalachian Mountains, Great Plains, and Sierra Nevada, ending at the Pacific Ocean.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, offering a pleasant experience.

Climate

San Francisco has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and dry summers, contrasting with Manhattan's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Manhattan, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 7-8 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


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

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 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

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

From To Distance (kilometers)
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Iztapalapa, Mexico 4,141 km
Queens, United States Oakland, United States 4,140 km
Lagos, Nigeria Vigo, Spain 4,140 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Piura, Peru 4,140 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil Chiclayo, Peru 4,140 km
Baghdad, Iraq Coimbatore, India 4,140 km
Cali, Colombia Indianapolis, United States 4,140 km
Rome, Italy Kumasi, Ghana 4,143 km
Shenzhen, China Coimbatore, India 4,143 km
Maracaibo, Venezuela Omaha, United States 4,143 km
San Francisco, United States New York City, United States 4,139 km
Caracas, Venezuela Milwaukee, United States 4,143 km
Torreón, Mexico Maracay, Venezuela 4,138 km
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Xochimilco, Mexico 4,144 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Charlotte, United States 4,144 km
Trujillo, Peru Tonalá, Mexico 4,138 km
Cali, Colombia Tulsa, United States 4,138 km
Quito, Ecuador Arlington, United States 4,138 km
Cali, Colombia Manhattan, United States 4,144 km

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