Distance from San Francisco to New Orleans by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to New Orleans (LA) is 1922 miles or 3093 kilometers or 1669 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to New Orleans is 2235 miles (3598 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 313 miles or 505 km.

San Francisco to New Orleans Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to New Orleans, Louisiana is 2235 miles or 3598 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA is 2235 miles or 3598 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to New Orleans, Louisiana is approximately 2235 miles (3598 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 39 to 40 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to New Orleans, LA?
The total driving time is 39 hours, 45 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to New Orleans take?
San Francisco and New Orleans are 39 hours 45 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 New Orleans

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and New Orleans (LA) is 3 Hours.
New Orleans time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in New Orleans
2025-12-19, 19:15:57 PST	2025-12-19, 22:15:57 EST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and New Orleans Louisiana, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2235 mi	3598 km	1940.87 nmi
Straight line distance	1922 mi	3093 km	1669 nmi
Difference	313 mi	505 km	271 nmi

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