Distance from San Francisco to Kansas City by Car and Plane
The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Kansas City (KS) is 1501 miles or 2416 kilometers or 1304 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Kansas City is 1808 miles (2910 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 307 miles or 494 km.
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, KS in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Kansas City is 1501 miles or 2416 km.The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Kansas City?
Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, KS is 3 hours 27 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
San Francisco to Kansas City Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between San Francisco, CA and Kansas City, KSThis map shows the distance from San Francisco, CA, Usa to Kansas City, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Francisco, California to Kansas City, Kansas is displayed below.
Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, KS
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Kansas City, Kansas is 1808 miles or 2910 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, KS is 1808 miles or 2910 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Kansas City, Kansas is approximately 1808 miles (2910 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 30 to 31 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, KS
How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Kansas City, KS?The total driving time is 30 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Kansas City take?
San Francisco and Kansas City are 30 hours 53 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 Kansas City
Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Kansas City (KS) is 3 Hours.
Kansas City time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.
| Current local time in San Francisco | Current local time in Kansas City |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-18, 08:48:48 PST | 2025-12-18, 11:48:48 EST |
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Kansas City Kansas, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, CA and Kansas City, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 1808 mi | 2910 km | 1570.07 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 1501 mi | 2416 km | 1304 nmi |
| Difference | 307 mi | 494 km | 266 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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Kansas City Details
Kansas City is located in Kansas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 39° 6' 51'' Longitude: W 94° 37' 38.9'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 39.11417 |
| Longitude | -94.62746 |
| State | Kansas |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Kansas City, KS
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 60 hours 37 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 45 hours 28 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 40 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 36 hours 22 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 33 hours 4 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 30 hours 18 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 27 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 25 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 24 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 22 hours 44 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 21 hours 23 minutes |