San Francisco to Dubai Distance

13,022 km · 8,092 miles · 16 h 47 min flight

The distance from San Francisco to Dubai is 13,022 km (8,092 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 16 h 47 min. Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.

San Francisco

California

13,022 km

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Kilometres: 13,022; great-circle distance
Miles: 8,092; 7,031 nautical miles
Flight time: 16 h 47 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +11 hours; Dubai vs San Francisco

Direction and halfway point

Direction from San Francisco	North (2°)
Direction back from Dubai	North (358°)
Halfway point	83.39° N, 40.19° E
San Francisco coordinates	37.77° N, 122.42° W
Dubai coordinates	25.08° N, 55.31° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Dubai from San Francisco?

13,022 kilometres or 8,092 miles (7,031 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dubai?

About 16 h 47 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 San Francisco and Dubai?

Dubai is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.

In which direction is Dubai from San Francisco?

Dubai lies to the north of San Francisco (initial bearing 2°).

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.