Distance from San Francisco to Palm Bay by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Palm Bay (FL) is 2496 miles or 4017 kilometers or 2168 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Palm Bay is 2879 miles (4634 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 383 miles or 617 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Palm Bay, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Palm Bay is 2496 miles or 4017 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Palm Bay, is Orlando International Airport (MCO).

What is the average flight time from San Francisco to Palm Bay?

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Palm Bay, FL is 5 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 Palm Bay Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Palm Bay, FL

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Palm Bay, Florida is 2879 miles or 4634 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Palm Bay, FL is 2879 miles or 4634 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Palm Bay, Florida.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Palm Bay, Florida is approximately 2879 miles (4634 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 51 to 52 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Palm Bay, FL

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Palm Bay, FL?
The total driving time is 51 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Palm Bay take?
San Francisco and Palm Bay are 51 hours 52 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 Palm Bay

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Palm Bay (FL) is 3 Hours.
Palm Bay time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Palm Bay
2025-12-17, 03:14:51 PST2025-12-17, 06:14:51 EST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Palm Bay Florida, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2879 mi 4634 km 2500.12 nmi
Straight line distance 2496 mi 4017 km 2168 nmi
Difference 383 mi 617 km 332 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

View San Francisco Map

Palm Bay Details

Palm Bay is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 28° 2' 4.1'' Longitude: W 80° 35' 19.2''
Latitude28.03446
Longitude-80.58866
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Palm Bay

View Palm Bay Map


Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Palm Bay, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 96 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 72 hours 24 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 64 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 57 hours 55 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 52 hours 39 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 48 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 44 hours 33 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 41 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 38 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 36 hours 12 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 34 hours 4 minutes