Riyadh to San Francisco Distance
12,978 km · 8,064 miles · 16 h 43 min flight
The distance from Riyadh to San Francisco is 12,978 km (8,064 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 16 h 43 min. San Francisco is 10 hours behind Riyadh.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
San Francisco
California
- Kilometres
- 12,978
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 8,064
- 7,007 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 16 h 43 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −10 hours
- San Francisco vs Riyadh
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Riyadh | North (350°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | North (11°) |
| Halfway point | 79.06° N, 1.65° W |
| Riyadh coordinates | 24.69° N, 46.72° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Riyadh?
12,978 kilometres or 8,064 miles (7,007 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to San Francisco?
About 16 h 43 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 Riyadh and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 10 hours behind Riyadh right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Riyadh?
San Francisco lies to the north of Riyadh (initial bearing 350°).
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.