San Francisco to New York City Distance
4,129 km · 2,566 miles · 5 h 40 min flight
The distance from San Francisco to New York City is 4,129 km (2,566 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 40 min. New York City is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
San Francisco
California
New York City
New York
- Kilometres
- 4,129
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,566
- 2,230 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 40 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +3 hours
- New York City vs San Francisco
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from San Francisco | East-northeast (70°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from New York City | West-northwest (282°) |
| Halfway point | 41.85° N, 98.75° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from San Francisco?
4,129 kilometres or 2,566 miles (2,230 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York City?
About 5 h 40 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 New York City?
New York City is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.
In which direction is New York City from San Francisco?
New York City lies to the east-northeast of San Francisco (initial bearing 70°).
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.