San Francisco to Los Angeles Distance
559 km · 347 miles · 1 h 12 min flight
The distance from San Francisco to Los Angeles is 559 km (347 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 1 h 12 min. San Francisco and Los Angeles are on the same time.
San Francisco
California
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 559
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 347
- 302 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 1 h 12 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from San Francisco | Southeast (137°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | Northwest (319°) |
| Halfway point | 35.93° N, 120.28° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from San Francisco?
559 kilometres or 347 miles (302 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
About 1 h 12 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 Los Angeles?
San Francisco and Los Angeles are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from San Francisco?
Los Angeles lies to the southeast of San Francisco (initial bearing 137°).
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.