Distance from Albuquerque to San Francisco by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Albuquerque (NM) to San Francisco (CA) is 895 miles or 1441 kilometers or 778 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Albuquerque to San Francisco is 1085 miles (1747 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 190 miles or 306 km.

Flight distance from Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Albuquerque and San Francisco is 895 miles or 1441 km.
The nearest airport to Albuquerque, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the average flight time from Albuquerque to San Francisco?

Flight time from Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA is 2 hours 3 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Albuquerque to San Francisco Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Albuquerque, NM and San Francisco, CA
This map shows the distance from Albuquerque, NM, Usa to San Francisco, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Albuquerque, New Mexico to San Francisco, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to San Francisco, California is 1085 miles or 1747 km.
The total driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA is 1085 miles or 1747 kilometers. Your trip begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to San Francisco, California is approximately 1085 miles (1747 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Albuquerque, NM to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Albuquerque to San Francisco take?
Albuquerque and San Francisco are 19 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Albuquerque and San Francisco

Time difference between Albuquerque (NM) and San Francisco (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in AlbuquerqueCurrent local time in San Francisco
2026-04-01, 07:23:55 MST2026-04-01, 07:23:55 PDT
How Far is it Between Albuquerque New Mexico, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Albuquerque, NM and San Francisco, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1085 mi 1747 km 942.21 nmi
Straight line distance 895 mi 1441 km 778 nmi
Difference 190 mi 306 km 164 nmi

Albuquerque Details

Albuquerque is located in New Mexico, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 5' 4.2'' Longitude: W 106° 39' 4.1''
Latitude35.08449
Longitude-106.65114
StateNew Mexico
Nearest airports to Albuquerque

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San Francisco Details

San Francisco is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10''
Latitude37.775
Longitude-122.41944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Francisco

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Albuquerque, NM and San Francisco, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 36 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 17 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 50 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 11 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 38 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 50 minutes