Distance from San Francisco to Richardson by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Richardson (TX) is 1481 miles or 2384 kilometers or 1287 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Richardson is 1730 miles (2785 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 249 miles or 401 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Richardson is 1481 miles or 2384 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Richardson, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Richardson, TX is 3 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Richardson Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Richardson, TX

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Richardson, Texas is 1730 miles or 2785 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Richardson, TX is 1730 miles or 2785 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Richardson, Texas.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Richardson, Texas is approximately 1730 miles (2785 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 Richardson, TX

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Richardson, TX?
The total driving time is 30 hours, 38 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Richardson take?
San Francisco and Richardson are 30 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 Richardson

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Richardson (TX) is 3 Hours.
Richardson time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Richardson
2025-12-19, 19:13:22 PST2025-12-19, 22:13:22 EST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Richardson Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1730 mi 2785 km 1502.33 nmi
Straight line distance 1481 mi 2384 km 1287 nmi
Difference 249 mi 401 km 215 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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Richardson Details

Richardson is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 58' 20.2'' Longitude: W 96° 42' 29.1''
Latitude32.97229
Longitude-96.70807
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Richardson

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Richardson, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 58 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 43 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 38 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 34 hours 48 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 31 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 29 hours 0 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 26 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 24 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 23 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 21 hours 45 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 20 hours 28 minutes