Distance from San Rafael to South San Francisco
How far is it from San Rafael to South San Francisco? About 6,079 mi in a straight line and 7,173 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
San Rafael and South San Francisco are about 6,079 mi (9,783 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 7,173 mi (11,544 km), a drive of about 121 hr 31 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 11 hr 41 min.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 6,079 mi / 9,783 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 7,173 mi / 11,544 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 121 hr 31 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 11 hr 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $897 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 1.705, -94.803 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
San Rafael to South San Francisco is about 6,079 mi (9,783 km) in a straight line, and roughly 7,173 mi (11,544 km) by road.