Los Angeles to San Francisco Distance
559 km · 347 miles · 1 h 12 min flight
The distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 559 km (347 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 12 min. Los Angeles and San Francisco are on the same time.
Los Angeles
California
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 559
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 347
- 302 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 12 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Los Angeles | Northwest (319°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | Southeast (137°) |
| Halfway point | 35.93° N, 120.28° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° 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 Los Angeles?
559 kilometres or 347 miles (302 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
About 1 h 12 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 Los Angeles and San Francisco?
Los Angeles and San Francisco are on the same time right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Los Angeles?
San Francisco lies to the northwest of Los Angeles (initial bearing 319°).
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.