Distance from San Francisco to Houston by Car and Plane
The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Houston (TX) is 1641 miles or 2641 kilometers or 1425 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Houston is 1923 miles (3096 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 282 miles or 455 km.
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Houston, TX in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Houston is 1641 miles or 2641 km.The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).
What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Houston?
Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Houston, TX is 3 hours 46 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
San Francisco to Houston Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Houston, TXThis map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Houston, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Houston, Texas is displayed below.
Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Houston, TX
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Houston, Texas is 1923 miles or 3096 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Houston, TX is 1923 miles or 3096 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Houston, Texas.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Houston, Texas is approximately 1923 miles (3096 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 33 to 34 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Houston, TX
How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Houston, TX?The total driving time is 33 hours, 25 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Houston take?
San Francisco and Houston are 33 hours 25 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 Houston
Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Houston (TX) is 2 Hours.
Houston time is 2 Hours ahead of San Francisco.
| Current local time in San Francisco | Current local time in Houston |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-22, 09:47:37 PST | 2025-12-22, 11:47:37 CST |
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Houston Texas, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Houston, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 1923 mi | 3096 km | 1669.93 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 1641 mi | 2641 km | 1425 nmi |
| Difference | 282 mi | 455 km | 244 nmi |
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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Houston Details
Houston is located in Texas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 29.78574 |
| Longitude | -95.38881 |
| State | Texas |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Houston, TX
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 64 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 48 hours 22 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 43 hours 0 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 38 hours 42 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 35 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 32 hours 15 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 29 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 27 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 25 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 24 hours 11 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 22 hours 45 minutes |