Distance from Louisville to San Francisco by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to San Francisco (CA) is 1983 miles or 3191 kilometers or 1722 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to San Francisco is 2317 miles (3730 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 334 miles or 539 km.

Flight distance from Louisville, KY to San Francisco, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and San Francisco is 1983 miles or 3191 km.
The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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

Flight time from Louisville, KY to San Francisco, CA is 4 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Louisville to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Louisville, KY to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to San Francisco, California is 2317 miles or 3730 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to San Francisco, CA is 2317 miles or 3730 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to San Francisco, California is approximately 2317 miles (3730 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 40 to 41 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Louisville, KY to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to San Francisco take?
Louisville and San Francisco are 40 hours 23 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 Louisville and San Francisco

Time difference between Louisville (KY) and San Francisco (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Louisville.

Current local time in LouisvilleCurrent local time in San Francisco
2025-12-19, 22:16:32 EST2025-12-19, 19:16:32 PST
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2317 mi 3730 km 2012.08 nmi
Straight line distance 1983 mi 3191 km 1722 nmi
Difference 334 mi 539 km 290 nmi

Louisville Details

Louisville is located in Kentucky, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 15' 15.3'' Longitude: W 85° 45' 33.9''
Latitude38.25424
Longitude-85.75941
StateKentucky
Nearest airports to Louisville

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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 Louisville, KY and San Francisco, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 77 hours 42 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 58 hours 16 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 51 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 46 hours 37 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 42 hours 23 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 38 hours 51 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 35 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 33 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 31 hours 5 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 29 hours 8 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 25 minutes