Distance from San Francisco to Tucson by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Tucson (AZ) is 755 miles or 1214 kilometers or 656 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Tucson is 866 miles (1394 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 111 miles or 180 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Tucson is 755 miles or 1214 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Tucson, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ is 1 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 Tucson Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Tucson, Arizona is 866 miles or 1394 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ is 866 miles or 1394 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Tucson, Arizona.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Tucson, Arizona is approximately 866 miles (1394 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Tucson, AZ?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Tucson take?
San Francisco and Tucson are 15 hours 47 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 Tucson

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

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Tucson
2025-12-19, 04:16:14 PST2025-12-19, 05:16:14 MST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Tucson Arizona, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 866 mi 1394 km 752.03 nmi
Straight line distance 755 mi 1214 km 656 nmi
Difference 111 mi 180 km 96 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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Tucson Details

Tucson is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 13' 18.3'' Longitude: W 110° 55' 35.3''
Latitude32.22174
Longitude-110.92648
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Tucson

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Tucson, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 29 hours 2 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 21 hours 46 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 19 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 17 hours 25 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 14 hours 31 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 53 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 15 minutes