Distance from Nashville to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Nashville, Tennessee and San Francisco, California is 3,159 kilometers (1,963 miles).

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Nashville is located in the southeastern United States, while San Francisco is situated on the west coast, highlighting the vast geographical expanse between these two major American cities. The straight-line distance between them is 3,159 kilometers, heading west.

Nashville is situated at an altitude of 171 meters above sea level, while San Francisco is at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Nashville to San Francisco spans approximately 3600 km, primarily following Interstate 40 westward through states like Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, before connecting to Interstate 5 in California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Nashville to San Francisco crosses diverse landscapes, including the Mississippi River and the Sierra Nevada mountains, with notable landmarks like the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring for mild weather and fall for fewer tourists, avoiding peak summer crowds in San Francisco.

Climate

San Francisco's climate is cooler and more temperate compared to Nashville, with less humidity and more fog, especially in summer.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Nashville, providing ease for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

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

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 36.1659° N 86.7844° W

Elevation: 171 m (561 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
  • Smyrna Airport (MQY)
  • Clarksville–Montgomery County Regional Airport (CKV)
  • Campbell AAF (Fort Campbell) Air Field (HOP)
  • Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG)
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 Nashville

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Nashville to New York City 1,223 km
From Nashville to Los Angeles 2,865 km
From Nashville to Chicago 635 km
From Nashville to Houston 1,070 km
From Nashville to Phoenix 2,327 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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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico Hamilton, Canada 3,157 km
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Cartagena, Colombia Saltillo, Mexico 3,161 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Detroit, United States 3,157 km
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Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic San Luis Potosí, Mexico 3,162 km
Houston, United States Surrey, Canada 3,162 km
Kano, Nigeria Sevilla, Spain 3,162 km
Salvador, Brazil Rosario, Argentina 3,156 km
Bogotá, Colombia Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 3,162 km

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