Distance from San Francisco to Kansas City (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Kansas City, Missouri is 2,426 kilometers (1,507 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States while Kansas City is situated in the Midwest region, highlighting their geographical separation across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,426 kilometers, heading east.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Kansas City is at 290 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Kansas City spans approximately 2835 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-70, crossing diverse landscapes including the Sierra Nevada and the Great Plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Lake Tahoe, Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountains, Denver, Great Plains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Kansas City crosses the Sierra Nevada, Great Basin, and Great Plains, with landmarks like Lake Tahoe and the Rocky Mountains.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for mild weather and fewer tourists. Summer offers festivals in Kansas City, while winter is less crowded.

Climate

Kansas City experiences more humidity and temperature extremes compared to San Francisco's mild and consistent coastal climate.

Accessibility

Kansas City offers accessible public transportation and facilities, similar to San Francisco, providing ease for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Kansas City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 39.0997° N 94.5786° W

Elevation: 290 m (951 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC)
  • New Century AirCenter (JCI)
  • Sherman Army Air Field (FLV)

Other distances from Kansas City

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Kansas City to New York City 1,764 km
From Kansas City to Los Angeles 2,184 km
From Kansas City to Chicago 662 km
From Kansas City to Houston 1,038 km
From Kansas City to Phoenix 1,689 km

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