Distance from San Francisco to Manhattan (United States)

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

San Francisco, California, United States

Manhattan, New York, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while Manhattan is situated on the east coast, both being major urban centers in their respective regions. The straight-line distance between them is 4,141 kilometers, heading east.

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

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Manhattan spans across the United States, primarily following Interstate 80, passing through states like Nevada, Utah, and Illinois, before reaching New York.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse landscapes, from the Pacific coast to the urban skyline of Manhattan, passing through the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for holiday events in New York.

Climate

Manhattan experiences colder winters and more humid summers compared to the milder and drier climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

Manhattan offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more so than San Francisco, making it easier for visitors to navigate.

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
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)
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)

Other distances from Manhattan

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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

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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