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The 49ers are gonna travel how far in 2026?
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers will travel 37,909 miles during the 2026 NFL season, the most by any team since 2002. This distance is calculated from week 1 to week 17, excluding playoff travel.
Key points
- 49ers will travel 37,909 miles in 2026 NFL season
- Most travel by any team since 2002
- Distance calculated from week 1 to week 17
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The 2026 NFL Schedule was released this week, showcasing when the best take on the best, the holiday games, and the international matchups. There was another interesting tidbit.
When looking at the San Francisco 49ers' schedule, they are going to embark on a journey that is going to seem like forever. With 37,909 miles between week 1 and week 17, excluding any playoff travel, this team will travel farther than any team has since 2002.
This is absolutely insane.
A game in Australia, Mexico City, and East Rutherford, New Jersey make up the three longest flights for 2026. All the while, they will be flying back and forth from Santa Clara, California, on and off every week.
Now, looking at this from two different vantage points.
The 49ers are going to have a lot of downtime to prepare and to rest. But they might be sitting on those flights just a little too long. This is truly a double-edged sword for this season.
The Los Angeles Rams are going to embark on a similar path to the 49ers, but will cover a few fewer miles. They will also get an extra day of rest after their week 1 matchup.
The NFC West is going to be must-watch football in 2026. Following the success of the Seattle Seahawks and their Super Bowl victory back in February, expect each team in this division to try to be the second-straight Super Bowl winner from it.
Can the 49ers endure this grueling gauntlet, and who else is going to wait and see how much money is used to fuel these planes up this season?
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Q&A
How many miles will the 49ers travel in the 2026 NFL season?
The 49ers will travel 37,909 miles during the 2026 NFL season.
When was the last time an NFL team traveled this far?
No NFL team has traveled this far since 2002.
What factors contribute to the 49ers' extensive travel in 2026?
The extensive travel is due to the team's schedule, which includes multiple long-distance games and international matchups.
