Grand Canyon to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Grand Canyon from San Francisco?
The distance from Grand Canyon to San Francisco is 580.4 miles (934 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 789.5 miles, taking about 14h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Canyon 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.9 times to circle the Earth's equator