Distance from Denver to San Francisco

1,533 km · 953 miles as the crow flies, about 2 h 25 min by air.

Air route

39.7392°, -104.9840° · America/Denver

37.7400°, -122.4600° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
1,533km
Est. flight time
2 h 25 min
Initial bearing
267°W
Time difference
−1 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 1,529 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Denver to San Francisco at a glance

Straight-line distance1,533 km / 953 mi / 828 nmi
Estimated flight time2 h 25 min
Initial bearing267° (W)
Halfway point39.066°, -113.845°
Denver coordinates39.7392°, -104.984°
San Francisco coordinates37.74°, -122.46°

Time difference: Denver and San Francisco. Local time: Denver · San Francisco. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Denver from San Francisco?

1,533 km (953 miles, 828 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?

About 2 h 25 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is San Francisco from Denver?

The great-circle route leaves Denver on an initial bearing of 267° (W). The halfway point is near 39.07°, -113.85°.