Distance from Baltimore to San Francisco by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Baltimore (MD) to San Francisco (CA) is 2452 miles or 3945 kilometers or 2129 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Baltimore to San Francisco is 2821 miles (4541 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 369 miles or 596 km.

Flight distance from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Baltimore and San Francisco is 2452 miles or 3945 km.
The nearest airport to Baltimore, is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and the nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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

Flight time from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA is 5 hours 38 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Baltimore to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to San Francisco, California is 2821 miles or 4541 km.
The total driving distance from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA is 2821 miles or 4541 kilometers. Your trip begins in Baltimore, Maryland. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to San Francisco, California is approximately 2821 miles (4541 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Baltimore, MD to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Baltimore to San Francisco take?
Baltimore and San Francisco are 49 hours 29 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 Baltimore and San Francisco

Time difference between Baltimore (MD) and San Francisco (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Baltimore.

Current local time in BaltimoreCurrent local time in San Francisco
2025-12-17, 05:45:33 EST2025-12-17, 02:45:33 PST
How Far is it Between Baltimore Maryland, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2821 mi 4541 km 2449.76 nmi
Straight line distance 2452 mi 3945 km 2129 nmi
Difference 369 mi 596 km 320 nmi

Baltimore Details

Baltimore is located in Maryland, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 17' 25.4'' Longitude: W 76° 36' 43.9''
Latitude39.29038
Longitude-76.61219
StateMaryland
Nearest airports to Baltimore

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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 Baltimore, MD and San Francisco, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 94 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 70 hours 57 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 63 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 56 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 51 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 47 hours 18 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 37 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 28 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 23 minutes