San Francisco to Tokyo Distance

8,271 km · 5,139 miles · 10 h 50 min flight

The distance from San Francisco to Tokyo is 8,271 km (5,139 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 50 min. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

San Francisco

California

8,271 km

Tokyo

Japan

Kilometres: 8,271; great-circle distance
Miles: 5,139; 4,466 nautical miles
Flight time: 10 h 50 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +16 hours; Tokyo vs San Francisco

Direction and halfway point

Direction from San Francisco	West-northwest (303°)
Direction back from Tokyo	Northeast (54°)
Halfway point	48.64° N, 172.26° W
San Francisco coordinates	37.77° N, 122.42° W
Tokyo coordinates	35.69° N, 139.69° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from San Francisco?

8,271 kilometres or 5,139 miles (4,466 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

About 10 h 50 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 Tokyo?

Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco right now.

In which direction is Tokyo from San Francisco?

Tokyo lies to the west-northwest of San Francisco (initial bearing 303°).

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.