Distance from Minneapolis to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Minneapolis, Minnesota and San Francisco, California is 2,551 kilometers (1,585 miles).

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Minneapolis is located in the northern central United States while San Francisco is situated on the western coast, both being major urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 2,551 kilometers, heading west.

Minneapolis is situated at an altitude of 262 meters above sea level, while San Francisco is at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Minneapolis to San Francisco covers major highways like I-80 and I-90, passing through regions such as the Midwest plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Nevada desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City, Lake Tahoe.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse landscapes from the Great Plains to the Sierra Nevada, with landmarks like Mount Rushmore and Lake Tahoe.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring and fall due to mild weather in San Francisco, or summer for festival season.

Climate

San Francisco has a milder climate compared to Minneapolis, with cooler summers and warmer winters due to its coastal location.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than in Minneapolis, aiding visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Minneapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 44.98° N 93.2638° W

Elevation: 262 m (860 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP)
  • St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP)
  • Flying Cloud Airport (FCM)
  • Airlake Airport (LVN)
  • L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO)
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 Minneapolis

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Minneapolis to New York City 1,639 km
From Minneapolis to Los Angeles 2,452 km
From Minneapolis to Chicago 572 km
From Minneapolis to Houston 1,699 km
From Minneapolis to Phoenix 2,060 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

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