Distance from Gaborone to San Francisco

The distance between Gaborone, Botswana and San Francisco, United States is 16,691 km (10,371 miles) in a straight line. If a road route exists, expect roughly 20864 km (12964 miles) by car — around 260 h 48 min of driving.

Measure Value
Straight-line distance 16,691 km / 10,371 mi
Road distance (estimate) ≈ 20864 km / 12964 mi
Driving time (estimate) ≈ 260 h 48 min
Flight time (estimate) ≈ 20 h 8 min

Road distance and travel times are estimates based on the straight-line distance (road factor 1.25, average speed 80 km/h) — actual routes vary.

Place Latitude Longitude
Gaborone, Botswana -24.6611781 25.9117509
San Francisco, United States 37.7790262 -122.419906

Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Gaborone?

The straight-line (air) distance from Gaborone, Botswana to San Francisco, United States is 16,691 km (10,371 miles). By road it is roughly 20864 km (12964 miles), depending on the route.

How long does it take to drive from Gaborone to San Francisco?

Approximately 260 h 48 min, assuming an 80 km/h average over an estimated road distance of 20864 km. Actual time depends on the route, traffic and border crossings.

How long is the flight from Gaborone to San Francisco?

A direct flight covers 16,691 km in about 20 h 8 min at typical cruise speed, plus airport time. Not all city pairs have direct flights.

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