Distance from Kansas City to San Francisco by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to San Francisco (CA) is 1505 miles or 2422 kilometers or 1307 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to San Francisco is 1808 miles (2910 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 303 miles or 488 km.
Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, CA in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and San Francisco is 1505 miles or 2422 km.The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the average flight time from Kansas City to San Francisco?
Flight time from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, CA is 3 hours 27 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Kansas City to San Francisco Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and San Francisco, CAThis map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to San Francisco, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to San Francisco, California is displayed below.
Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, CA
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to San Francisco, California is 1808 miles or 2910 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, CA is 1808 miles or 2910 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to San Francisco, California is approximately 1808 miles (2910 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 31 to 32 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, CA
How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to San Francisco, CA?The total driving time is 31 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to San Francisco take?
Kansas City and San Francisco are 31 hours 0 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 Kansas City and San Francisco
Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and San Francisco (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Kansas City.
| Current local time in Kansas City | Current local time in San Francisco |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-22, 11:37:19 EST | 2025-12-22, 08:37:19 PST |
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and San Francisco California, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and San Francisco, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 1808 mi | 2910 km | 1570.07 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 1505 mi | 2422 km | 1307 nmi |
| Difference | 303 mi | 488 km | 263 nmi |
Kansas City Details
Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 39.12516 |
| Longitude | -94.55031 |
| State | Missouri |
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San Francisco Details
San Francisco is located in California, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 37.775 |
| Longitude | -122.41944 |
| State | California |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and San Francisco, CA
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 60 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 45 hours 28 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 40 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 36 hours 22 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 33 hours 4 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 30 hours 18 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 27 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 25 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 24 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 22 hours 44 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 21 hours 23 minutes |