Flight Time from Petaluma to San Rafael
The flight from Petaluma to San Rafael covers about 6,117 mi and takes roughly 11 hr 45 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Petaluma and San Rafael are about 6,117 mi (9,844 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 7,218 mi (11,616 km), a drive of about 122 hr 17 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 11 hr 45 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 | 6,117 mi / 9,844 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 7,218 mi / 11,616 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 122 hr 17 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 11 hr 45 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $902 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 2.031, -94.799 |
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
Petaluma to San Rafael is about 6,117 mi (9,844 km) in a straight line, and roughly 7,218 mi (11,616 km) by road.