Distance from Washington to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to San Francisco (CA) is 2436 miles or 3921 kilometers or 2116 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to San Francisco is 2816 miles (4532 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 380 miles or 611 km.

Washington to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to San Francisco, California is 2816 miles or 4532 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA is 2816 miles or 4532 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to San Francisco, California is approximately 2816 miles (4532 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 49 to 50 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 49 hours, 32 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to San Francisco take?
Washington and San Francisco are 49 hours 32 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 Washington and San Francisco

Time difference between Washington (DC) and San Francisco (CA) is 3 Hours.
San Francisco time is 3 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-15, 20:58:48 EST	2025-12-15, 17:58:48 PST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and San Francisco California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2816 mi	4532 km	2445.41 nmi
Straight line distance	2436 mi	3921 km	2116 nmi
Difference	380 mi	611 km	329 nmi

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