San Francisco to Sydney Distance
11,948 km · 7,424 miles · 15 h 26 min flight
The distance from San Francisco to Sydney is 11,948 km (7,424 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 26 min. Sydney is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco.
San Francisco
California
Sydney
New South Wales
- Kilometres
- 11,948
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,424
- 6,451 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 26 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +18 hours
- Sydney vs San Francisco
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from San Francisco | West-southwest (240°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Sydney | Northeast (56°) |
| Halfway point | 2.68° N, 166.93° W |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from San Francisco?
11,948 kilometres or 7,424 miles (6,451 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?
About 15 h 26 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 Sydney?
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.
In which direction is Sydney from San Francisco?
Sydney lies to the west-southwest of San Francisco (initial bearing 240°).
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.