Beijing to San Francisco Distance
9,503 km · 5,905 miles · 12 h 23 min flight
The distance from Beijing to San Francisco is 9,503 km (5,905 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 23 min. San Francisco is 15 hours behind Beijing.
Beijing
China
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 9,503
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,905
- 5,131 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 12 h 23 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −15 hours
- San Francisco vs Beijing
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Beijing | Northeast (43°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | Northwest (319°) |
| Halfway point | 58.62° N, 178.51° E |
| Beijing coordinates | 39.91° N, 116.40° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Beijing?
9,503 kilometres or 5,905 miles (5,131 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?
About 12 h 23 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Beijing right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Beijing?
San Francisco lies to the northeast of Beijing (initial bearing 43°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.