Sydney to San Francisco Distance
11,948 km · 7,424 miles · 15 h 26 min flight
The distance from Sydney to San Francisco is 11,948 km (7,424 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 26 min. San Francisco is 18 hours behind Sydney.
Sydney
New South Wales
San Francisco
California
- 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
- San Francisco vs Sydney
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Sydney | Northeast (56°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | West-southwest (240°) |
| Halfway point | 2.68° N, 166.93° W |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Sydney?
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 Sydney to San Francisco?
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 Sydney and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 18 hours behind Sydney right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Sydney?
San Francisco lies to the northeast of Sydney (initial bearing 56°).
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.