Distance from San Francisco to Philadelphia (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 4,060 kilometers (2,523 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

San Francisco and Philadelphia are located on opposite coasts of the United States, with San Francisco on the west coast and Philadelphia on the east coast. The straight-line distance between them is 4,060 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and Philadelphia at 8 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Philadelphia spans across the United States, primarily via I-80 E, passing through Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Salt Lake City, Chicago, Rocky Mountains, Des Moines.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from San Francisco to Philadelphia crosses diverse landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, with notable cities like Chicago along the way.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists. Summer is also popular but busier.

Climate

Philadelphia experiences more humid summers and colder winters compared to the milder, Mediterranean climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

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

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 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)
Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

Cities within similar distances

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Fortaleza, Brazil Bogotá, Colombia 4,058 km
San Salvador, El Salvador La Paz, Bolivia 4,062 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Austin, United States 4,063 km
Morelia, Mexico Barcelona, Venezuela 4,057 km
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Lahore, Pakistan 4,063 km
Kano, Nigeria Budapest, Hungary 4,057 km
Ottawa, Canada Montería, Colombia 4,063 km
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela 4,056 km

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