Distance from San Francisco to San Antonio by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to San Antonio (TX) is 1485 miles or 2389 kilometers or 1289 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to San Antonio is 1728 miles (2781 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 243 miles or 392 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and San Antonio is 1485 miles or 2389 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to San Antonio, is San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, 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 San Antonio Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to San Antonio, Texas is 1728 miles or 2781 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX is 1728 miles or 2781 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in San Antonio, Texas.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to San Antonio, Texas is approximately 1728 miles (2781 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 29 to 30 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to San Antonio, TX?
The total driving time is 29 hours, 57 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to San Antonio take?
San Francisco and San Antonio are 29 hours 57 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 San Antonio

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

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in San Antonio
2025-12-19, 17:43:43 PST2025-12-19, 18:43:43 MST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and San Antonio Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1728 mi 2781 km 1500.6 nmi
Straight line distance 1485 mi 2389 km 1289 nmi
Difference 243 mi 392 km 211 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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San Antonio Details

San Antonio is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 27' 57.4'' Longitude: W 98° 31' 28.9''
Latitude29.46594
Longitude-98.5247
StateTexas
Nearest airports to San Antonio

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and San Antonio, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 57 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 43 hours 27 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 38 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 34 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 31 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 28 hours 58 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 26 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 24 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 23 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 21 hours 43 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 20 hours 26 minutes