San Francisco to Tehran Distance

11,821 km · 7,345 miles · 15 h 17 min flight

The distance from San Francisco to Tehran is 11,821 km (7,345 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 17 min. Tehran is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.

San Francisco

California

11,821 km

Tehran

Iran

Kilometres: 11,821; great-circle distance
Miles: 7,345; 6,383 nautical miles
Flight time: 15 h 17 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +10 hours 30 minutes; Tehran vs San Francisco

Direction and halfway point

Direction from San Francisco	North (5°)
Direction back from Tehran	North (355°)
Halfway point	85.75° N, 21.36° W
San Francisco coordinates	37.77° N, 122.42° W
Tehran coordinates	35.69° N, 51.42° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Tehran from San Francisco?

11,821 kilometres or 7,345 miles (6,383 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tehran?

About 15 h 17 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 Tehran?

Tehran is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco right now.

In which direction is Tehran from San Francisco?

Tehran lies to the north of San Francisco (initial bearing 5°).

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.