New York City to San Francisco Distance
4,129 km · 2,566 miles · 5 h 40 min flight
The distance from New York City to San Francisco is 4,129 km (2,566 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 40 min. San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York City.
New York City
New York
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 4,129
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,566
- 2,230 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 40 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- San Francisco vs New York City
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from New York City | West-northwest (282°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | East-northeast (70°) |
| Halfway point | 41.85° N, 98.75° W |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from New York City?
4,129 kilometres or 2,566 miles (2,230 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from New York City to San Francisco?
About 5 h 40 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 New York City and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind New York City right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from New York City?
San Francisco lies to the west-northwest of New York City (initial bearing 282°).
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.