Flight Time from San Francisco to San Rafael
The flight from San Francisco to San Rafael covers about 6,086 mi and takes roughly 11 hr 42 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
San Francisco and San Rafael are about 6,086 mi (9,794 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 7,181 mi (11,557 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 | 6,086 mi / 9,794 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 7,181 mi / 11,557 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 | 1.772, -94.785 |
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 Francisco to San Rafael is about 6,086 mi (9,794 km) in a straight line, and roughly 7,181 mi (11,557 km) by road.