Distance from San Francisco to Vancouver by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Vancouver (WA) is 544 miles or 875 kilometers or 472 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Vancouver is 641 miles (1032 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 97 miles or 157 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Vancouver, WA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and Vancouver is 544 miles or 875 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to Vancouver, is Portland International Airport (PDX).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to Vancouver, WA is 1 hours 15 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to Vancouver Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Vancouver, WA

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Vancouver, Washington is 641 miles or 1032 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Vancouver, WA is 641 miles or 1032 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Vancouver, Washington.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Vancouver, Washington is approximately 641 miles (1032 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 Vancouver, WA

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Vancouver, WA?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Vancouver take?
San Francisco and Vancouver are 12 hours 21 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 Vancouver

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

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in Vancouver
2025-12-15, 17:59:55 PST2025-12-15, 18:59:55 MST
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Vancouver Washington, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 641 mi 1032 km 556.64 nmi
Straight line distance 544 mi 875 km 472 nmi
Difference 97 mi 157 km 84 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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Vancouver Details

Vancouver is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 45° 38' 19.4'' Longitude: W 122° 39' 41.4''
Latitude45.63873
Longitude-122.66149
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Vancouver

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between San Francisco, CA and Vancouver, WA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 21 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 16 hours 7 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 14 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 12 hours 54 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 11 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 10 hours 45 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 9 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 12 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 8 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 3 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 35 minutes