Philadelphia to San Francisco Distance
4,051 km · 2,517 miles · 5 h 34 min flight
The distance from Philadelphia to San Francisco is 4,051 km (2,517 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 34 min. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 4,051
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,517
- 2,187 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 34 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- San Francisco vs Philadelphia
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Philadelphia | West-northwest (282°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | East-northeast (71°) |
| Halfway point | 41.33° N, 99.18° W |
| Philadelphia coordinates | 39.95° N, 75.16° 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 Philadelphia?
4,051 kilometres or 2,517 miles (2,187 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
About 5 h 34 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 Philadelphia and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Philadelphia right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Philadelphia?
San Francisco lies to the west-northwest of Philadelphia (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.