Distance from San Francisco to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Phoenix, Arizona is 1,052 kilometers (654 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern region, highlighting their distinct geographical positions. The straight-line distance between them is 1,052 kilometers, heading southeast.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Phoenix travels southeast through California's Central Valley, passing through cities like Bakersfield, and continues through the Mojave Desert, using highways I-5 and I-10.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Yosemite National Park, Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Phoenix crosses diverse landscapes, from coastal areas to desert regions, passing notable landmarks like the Mojave Desert.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall due to mild temperatures in Phoenix, or winter for cooler desert weather.

Climate

Phoenix generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to San Francisco, which has a cooler and more temperate climate.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers well-developed accessibility infrastructure, with public transport and facilities accommodating various needs, similar to San Francisco.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 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)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

Other distances from Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

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