Distance from Tucson to San Francisco by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Tucson (AZ) to San Francisco (CA) is 755 miles or 1214 kilometers or 656 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Tucson to San Francisco is 869 miles (1399 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 114 miles or 185 km.

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

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

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

Flight time from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, CA 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.

Tucson to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to San Francisco, California is 869 miles or 1399 km.
The total driving distance from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, CA is 869 miles or 1399 kilometers. Your trip begins in Tucson, Arizona. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to San Francisco, California is approximately 869 miles (1399 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 Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Tucson, AZ to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 50 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Tucson to San Francisco take?
Tucson and San Francisco are 15 hours 50 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 Tucson and San Francisco

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

Current local time in TucsonCurrent local time in San Francisco
2025-12-17, 04:14:46 MST2025-12-17, 03:14:46 PST
How Far is it Between Tucson Arizona, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 869 mi 1399 km 754.64 nmi
Straight line distance 755 mi 1214 km 656 nmi
Difference 114 mi 185 km 98 nmi

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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Tucson, AZ and San Francisco, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 29 hours 8 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 21 hours 51 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 19 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 17 hours 29 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 14 hours 34 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 55 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 17 minutes