Distance from San Francisco to Tucson (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Tucson, Arizona is 1,215 kilometers (755 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

San Francisco is located in northern California, while Tucson is situated in southern Arizona, both cities are in the western United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,215 kilometers, heading southeast.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Tucson travels through California's Central Valley, crosses into Arizona via Interstate 10, passing through cities like Los Angeles and Phoenix.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Los Angeles, Phoenix, Joshua Tree National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Tucson crosses diverse landscapes, including coastal areas, deserts, and mountains, with major landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Saguaro National Park.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild temperatures and blooming desert flowers, or in fall for cooler weather and fewer tourists.

Climate

Tucson generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to San Francisco, with significant temperature differences especially in summer.

Accessibility

Tucson offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport options and accessible attractions, similar to San Francisco.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 16-18 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)
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)

Other distances from Tucson

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tucson to New York City 3,413 km
From Tucson to Los Angeles 712 km
From Tucson to Chicago 2,320 km
From Tucson to Houston 1,510 km
From Tucson to Phoenix 173 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 Tucson.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Columbus, United States Tulsa, United States 1,215 km
Winnipeg, Canada Kansas City, United States 1,216 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico 1,216 km
Morelia, Mexico Mérida, Mexico 1,216 km
Austin, United States Iztapalapa, Mexico 1,216 km
Houston, United States Coyoacán, Mexico 1,216 km
Portland, United States Las Vegas, United States 1,216 km
Houston, United States Álvaro Obregón, Mexico 1,216 km
Houston, United States Albuquerque, United States 1,213 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Barcelona, Venezuela 1,217 km
Hermosillo, Mexico San Antonio, United States 1,213 km
Mérida, Mexico San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico 1,213 km
Austin, United States Álvaro Obregón, Mexico 1,217 km
Torreón, Mexico Phoenix, United States 1,212 km
Austin, United States Iztacalco, Mexico 1,212 km
Houston, United States Iztapalapa, Mexico 1,212 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Austin, United States 1,218 km
Austin, United States Nashville, United States 1,212 km
Oklahoma City, United States Atlanta, United States 1,218 km

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