Newton, Kansas to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1362.9 miles 2193.3 km · straight line
1738.3 miles actual route 2797.5 km · driving distance
29h 39min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Newton, Kansas from San Francisco?

The distance from Newton, Kansas to San Francisco is 1362.9 miles (2193.3 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Newton, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1738.3 miles, taking about 29h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Newton, Kansas in Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 39min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 35min $139–$261* Budget
Train ~38h 33min $209–$608* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newton, Kansas & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Newton, Kansas
38.05°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
441m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 454 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM