Distance from San Francisco to Lancaster by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Lancaster (CA) is 320 miles or 515 kilometers or 278 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Lancaster is 361 miles (581 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 41 miles or 66 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Lancaster is 320 miles or 515 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Lancaster, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Lancaster, CA is 0 hours 44 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Lancaster Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lancaster, CA

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Lancaster, California is 361 miles or 581 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Lancaster, CA is 361 miles or 581 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Lancaster, California.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Lancaster, California is approximately 361 miles (581 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Lancaster, CA

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Lancaster, CA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Lancaster take?
San Francisco and Lancaster are 6 hours 50 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 Lancaster

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Lancaster (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Lancaster
2025-12-19, 01:29:56 PST2025-12-19, 01:29:56 PST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Lancaster California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 361 mi 581 km 313.49 nmi
Straight line distance 320 mi 515 km 278 nmi
Difference 41 mi 66 km 35 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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Lancaster Details

Lancaster is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 41' 52.9'' Longitude: W 118° 8' 12.3''
Latitude34.69804
Longitude-118.13674
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Lancaster

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Lancaster, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 4 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 3 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 32 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 16 minutes