Distance from San Francisco to Portland (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Portland, Oregon is 861 kilometers (535 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

San Francisco is located in California on the west coast of the United States, while Portland is situated in Oregon to the north, both cities are part of the Pacific Northwest region. The straight-line distance between them is 861 kilometers, heading north.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and Portland at 15 meters.

Driving route

The drive from San Francisco to Portland covers approximately 970 kilometers, primarily via Interstate 5, passing through cities like Sacramento and Eugene, and traversing diverse landscapes of California and Oregon.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Shasta, Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Portland crosses diverse terrains, including the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the scenic Columbia River Gorge.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant conditions, or in summer for vibrant city events and festivals.

Climate

Portland generally experiences cooler and wetter conditions compared to San Francisco, with more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Portland offers extensive public transportation and bike-friendly infrastructure, similar to San Francisco, enhancing accessibility for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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90 km/h
120 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)
Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)

Other distances from Portland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Sucre, Bolivia San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina 863 km
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Vienna, Austria Bucharest, Romania 858 km
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San Salvador, El Salvador Cancún, Mexico 865 km
Cali, Colombia Valledupar, Colombia 857 km
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