Glacier Bay to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Glacier Bay from San Francisco?

The distance from Glacier Bay to San Francisco is 1556 miles (2504.2 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located SSE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2777.5 miles, taking about 68h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 38min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Glacier Bay 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.