The straight-line distance from San Francisco, United States to Mexico City, Mexico is 3,038 km (1,887 miles).Mexico City is SE of San Francisco.
Distance (km)
3,038
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,887
straight line
Flight Time
4 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
126° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 4 hr 18 min | 3,038 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 49 hr 24 min | ~3,949 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | San Francisco, United States |
| To | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Straight-line Distance | 3,038 km (1,887 miles) |
| Bearing | 126° (SE) |
| Coordinates (San Francisco) | 37.7749°, -122.4194° |
| Coordinates (Mexico City) | 19.4326°, -99.1332° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to Mexico City is 3,038 km (1,887 miles). Mexico City is SE of San Francisco.
A direct flight from San Francisco to Mexico City takes approximately 4 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from San Francisco to Mexico City takes approximately 49 hr 24 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Mexico City is SE (126 degrees) from San Francisco.
The distance from Mexico City to San Francisco is the same: 3,038 km (1,887 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.