San Francisco to Istanbul Distance
10,784 km · 6,701 miles · 13 h 59 min flight
The distance from San Francisco to Istanbul is 10,784 km (6,701 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 13 h 59 min. Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
San Francisco
California
Istanbul
Turkey
- Kilometres
- 10,784
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 6,701
- 5,823 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 13 h 59 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +10 hours
- Istanbul vs San Francisco
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from San Francisco | North-northeast (21°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | North-northwest (338°) |
| Halfway point | 73.18° N, 51.93° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from San Francisco?
10,784 kilometres or 6,701 miles (5,823 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Istanbul?
About 13 h 59 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 Istanbul?
Istanbul is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from San Francisco?
Istanbul lies to the north-northeast of San Francisco (initial bearing 21°).
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.