Amarillo to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Amarillo from San Francisco?
The distance from Amarillo to San Francisco is 1154.6 miles (1858.2 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1371.6 miles, taking about 24h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and San Francisco in California.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Amarillo to San Francisco
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 385 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
- You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator