Distance from San Francisco to Salt Lake City by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Salt Lake City (UT) is 600 miles or 965 kilometers or 521 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Salt Lake City is 735 miles (1184 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 135 miles or 219 km.

San Francisco to Salt Lake City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Salt Lake City, Utah is 735 miles or 1184 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT is 735 miles or 1184 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Salt Lake City, Utah is approximately 735 miles (1184 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Salt Lake City, UT?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Salt Lake City take?
San Francisco and Salt Lake City are 12 hours 41 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 Salt Lake City

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Salt Lake City (UT) is 1 Hours.
Salt Lake City time is 1 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Salt Lake City
2025-12-19, 19:15:28 PST	2025-12-19, 20:15:28 MST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Salt Lake City Utah, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	735 mi	1184 km	638.27 nmi
Straight line distance	600 mi	965 km	521 nmi
Difference	135 mi	219 km	117 nmi

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