Mandan to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mandan from San Francisco?

The distance from Mandan to San Francisco is 1259.5 miles (2027 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WSW of Mandan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1581.3 miles, taking about 27h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Mandan in North Dakota 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 Mandan 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.