Distance from San Francisco to Raleigh (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Raleigh, North Carolina is 3,879 kilometers (2,410 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States while Raleigh is situated in the eastern part of the country, both cities are separated by a vast expanse of diverse American landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 3,879 kilometers, heading east.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Raleigh is at 99 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Raleigh covers major highways like I-80 and I-40, passing through diverse regions including the Sierra Nevada, Great Plains, and Appalachian Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Yosemite National Park, Great Plains, Nashville, Blue Ridge Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the Pacific coast through central plains to the eastern seaboard, highlighting landmarks like the Sierra Nevada and Appalachian Mountains.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant cultural events.

Climate

Raleigh experiences more humidity and warmer summers compared to the cooler, drier climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

Raleigh offers a growing network of accessible public transport and facilities, similar to San Francisco's established infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 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)
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)

Other distances from Raleigh

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 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 Raleigh.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Seattle, United States The Bronx, United States 3,879 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Salta, Argentina 3,879 km
Maracay, Venezuela Etobicoke, Canada 3,879 km
Milwaukee, United States Valledupar, Colombia 3,880 km
Belmopan, Belize Manaus, Brazil 3,878 km
Ottawa, Canada Valledupar, Colombia 3,881 km
Ottawa, Canada Cartagena, Colombia 3,881 km
Madrid, Spain Accra, Ghana 3,877 km
Beijing, China Lahore, Pakistan 3,877 km
Toronto, Canada Valencia, Venezuela 3,877 km
Mississauga, Canada Montería, Colombia 3,877 km
Toronto, Canada Maracay, Venezuela 3,881 km
San Francisco, United States Cancún, Mexico 3,877 km
Columbus, United States Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 3,877 km
Maracay, Venezuela Salta, Argentina 3,881 km
Havana, Cuba Fresno, United States 3,881 km
Valencia, Venezuela Salta, Argentina 3,876 km
Portland, United States Philadelphia, United States 3,882 km
Cali, Colombia Dallas, United States 3,876 km

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