Flight Time from Berkeley to San Rafael
The flight from Berkeley to San Rafael covers about 6,085 mi and takes roughly 11 hr 42 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Berkeley and San Rafael are about 6,085 mi (9,793 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 7,181 mi (11,556 km), a drive of about 121 hr 39 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 11 hr 42 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 | 6,085 mi / 9,793 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 7,181 mi / 11,556 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 121 hr 39 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 11 hr 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $898 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 1.825, -94.694 |
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
Berkeley to San Rafael is about 6,085 mi (9,793 km) in a straight line, and roughly 7,181 mi (11,556 km) by road.