San Francisco to Paris Distance

8,953 km · 5,563 miles · 11 h 42 min flight

The distance from San Francisco to Paris is 8,953 km (5,563 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 42 min. Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.

San Francisco

California

8,953 km

Paris

France

Kilometres: 8,953; great-circle distance
Miles: 5,563; 4,835 nautical miles
Flight time: 11 h 42 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +9 hours; Paris vs San Francisco

Direction and halfway point

Direction from San Francisco	North-northeast (33°)
Direction back from Paris	Northwest (319°)
Halfway point	63.48° N, 69.95° W
San Francisco coordinates	37.77° N, 122.42° W
Paris coordinates	48.85° N, 2.35° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Paris from San Francisco?

8,953 kilometres or 5,563 miles (4,835 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Paris?

About 11 h 42 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 Paris?

Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.

In which direction is Paris from San Francisco?

Paris lies to the north-northeast of San Francisco (initial bearing 33°).

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.