San Francisco to Riyadh Distance

12,978 km · 8,064 miles · 16 h 43 min flight

The distance from San Francisco to Riyadh is 12,978 km (8,064 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 16 h 43 min. Riyadh is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.

San Francisco

California

12,978 km

Riyadh

Saudi Arabia

Kilometres: 12,978; great-circle distance
Miles: 8,064; 7,007 nautical miles
Flight time: 16 h 43 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +10 hours; Riyadh vs San Francisco

Direction and halfway point

Direction from San Francisco	North (11°)
Direction back from Riyadh	North (350°)
Halfway point	79.06° N, 1.65° W
San Francisco coordinates	37.77° N, 122.42° W
Riyadh coordinates	24.69° N, 46.72° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Riyadh from San Francisco?

12,978 kilometres or 8,064 miles (7,007 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Riyadh?

About 16 h 43 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 Riyadh?

Riyadh is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.

In which direction is Riyadh from San Francisco?

Riyadh lies to the north of San Francisco (initial bearing 11°).

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.