Distance from Manhattan to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to San Francisco (CA) is 2566 miles or 4130 kilometers or 2229 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to San Francisco is 2910 miles (4684 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 344 miles or 554 km.

Manhattan to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to San Francisco, California is 2910 miles or 4684 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to San Francisco, CA is 2910 miles or 4684 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to San Francisco, California is approximately 2910 miles (4684 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 51 to 52 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 51 hours, 14 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to San Francisco take?
Manhattan and San Francisco are 51 hours 14 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 Manhattan and San Francisco

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and San Francisco (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Manhattan.

Current local time in Manhattan	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-18, 11:49:40 EST	2025-12-18, 08:49:40 PST

How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2910 mi	4684 km	2527.04 nmi
Straight line distance	2566 mi	4130 km	2229 nmi
Difference	344 mi	554 km	298 nmi

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