Distance from Denver to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Denver (CO) to San Francisco (CA) is 948 miles or 1525 kilometers or 823 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to San Francisco is 1254 miles (2019 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 306 miles or 494 km.

Denver to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to San Francisco, California is 1254 miles or 2019 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA is 1254 miles or 2019 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to San Francisco, California is approximately 1254 miles (2019 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 38 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to San Francisco take?
Denver and San Francisco are 21 hours 38 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Denver and San Francisco

Time difference between Denver (CO) and San Francisco (CA) is 1 Hours.
San Francisco time is 1 Hours behind Denver.

Current local time in Denver	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-17, 03:45:35 MST	2025-12-17, 02:45:35 PST

How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1254 mi	2019 km	1088.97 nmi
Straight line distance	948 mi	1525 km	823 nmi
Difference	306 mi	494 km	265 nmi

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