Distance from San Francisco to Denver by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Denver (CO) is 948 miles or 1525 kilometers or 823 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Denver is 1253 miles (2017 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 305 miles or 492 km.

San Francisco to Denver Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Denver, CO

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Denver, Colorado is 1253 miles or 2017 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Denver, CO is 1253 miles or 2017 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Denver, Colorado is approximately 1253 miles (2017 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 San Francisco, CA to Denver, CO

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Denver, CO?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 36 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Denver take?
San Francisco and Denver are 21 hours 36 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 San Francisco and Denver

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

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Denver
2025-12-19, 04:15:16 PST	2025-12-19, 05:15:16 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1253 mi	2017 km	1088.11 nmi
Straight line distance	948 mi	1525 km	823 nmi
Difference	305 mi	492 km	265 nmi

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