Houston to San Francisco Distance
2,643 km · 1,643 miles · 3 h 48 min flight
The distance from Houston to San Francisco is 2,643 km (1,643 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 48 min. San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston.
Houston
Texas
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 2,643
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,643
- 1,427 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 48 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −2 hours
- San Francisco vs Houston
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Houston | West-northwest (297°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | East-southeast (102°) |
| Halfway point | 34.52° N, 108.25° W |
| Houston coordinates | 29.76° N, 95.36° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Houston?
2,643 kilometres or 1,643 miles (1,427 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Houston to San Francisco?
About 3 h 48 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 Houston and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Houston?
San Francisco lies to the west-northwest of Houston (initial bearing 297°).
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.