Flight Time from Redwood City to San Mateo
The flight from Redwood City to San Mateo covers about 6,974 mi and takes roughly 13 hr 20 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Redwood City and San Mateo are about 6,974 mi (11,224 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 8,230 mi (13,244 km), a drive of about 139 hr 25 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 13 hr 20 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 | 6,974 mi / 11,224 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 8,230 mi / 13,244 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 139 hr 25 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 13 hr 20 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1029 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.638, 170.358 |
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
Redwood City to San Mateo is about 6,974 mi (11,224 km) in a straight line, and roughly 8,230 mi (13,244 km) by road.