Distance from San Francisco to Meridian by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Meridian (ID) is 512 miles or 824 kilometers or 445 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Meridian is 629 miles (1013 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 117 miles or 189 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Meridian is 512 miles or 824 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Meridian, is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Meridian, ID is 1 hours 10 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Meridian Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Meridian, ID

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Meridian, Idaho is 629 miles or 1013 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Meridian, ID is 629 miles or 1013 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Meridian, Idaho.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Meridian, Idaho is approximately 629 miles (1013 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Meridian, ID

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Meridian, ID?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 38 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Meridian take?
San Francisco and Meridian are 11 hours 38 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 Meridian

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

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Meridian
2025-12-19, 19:17:26 PST2025-12-19, 20:17:26 MST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Meridian Idaho, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 629 mi 1013 km 546.22 nmi
Straight line distance 512 mi 824 km 445 nmi
Difference 117 mi 189 km 101 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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Meridian Details

Meridian is located in Idaho, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 36' 43.6'' Longitude: W 116° 23' 29.4''
Latitude43.61211
Longitude-116.39151
StateIdaho
Nearest airports to Meridian

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Meridian, ID
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 21 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 15 hours 49 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 14 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 12 hours 39 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 11 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 10 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 2 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 26 minutes