Distance from San Francisco to Brooklyn by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Brooklyn (NY) is 2570 miles or 4136 kilometers or 2232 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Brooklyn is 2918 miles (4697 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 348 miles or 561 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Brooklyn, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Brooklyn is 2570 miles or 4136 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Brooklyn, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Brooklyn, NY is 5 hours 54 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Brooklyn Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Brooklyn, NY

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Brooklyn, New York is 2918 miles or 4697 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Brooklyn, NY is 2918 miles or 4697 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Brooklyn, New York.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Brooklyn, New York is approximately 2918 miles (4697 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 San Francisco, CA to Brooklyn, NY

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Brooklyn, NY?
The total driving time is 51 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Brooklyn take?
San Francisco and Brooklyn are 51 hours 33 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 San Francisco and Brooklyn

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Brooklyn (NY) is 3 Hours.
Brooklyn time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Brooklyn
2025-12-19, 04:15:15 PST2025-12-19, 07:15:15 EST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Brooklyn New York, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2918 mi 4697 km 2533.99 nmi
Straight line distance 2570 mi 4136 km 2232 nmi
Difference 348 mi 561 km 301 nmi

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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Brooklyn Details

Brooklyn is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 37' 29'' Longitude: W 73° 57' 8''
Latitude40.62472
Longitude-73.95222
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Brooklyn

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Brooklyn, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 97 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 73 hours 23 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 65 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 58 hours 42 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 53 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 48 hours 55 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 45 hours 9 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 41 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 39 hours 8 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 36 hours 41 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 34 hours 32 minutes