Paris to San Francisco Distance
8,953 km · 5,563 miles · 11 h 42 min flight
The distance from Paris to San Francisco is 8,953 km (5,563 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 42 min. San Francisco is 9 hours behind Paris.
Paris
France
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 8,953
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,563
- 4,835 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 42 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −9 hours
- San Francisco vs Paris
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Paris | Northwest (319°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | North-northeast (33°) |
| Halfway point | 63.48° N, 69.95° W |
| Paris coordinates | 48.85° N, 2.35° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Paris?
8,953 kilometres or 5,563 miles (4,835 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Paris to San Francisco?
About 11 h 42 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 Paris and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 9 hours behind Paris right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Paris?
San Francisco lies to the northwest of Paris (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.