Tokyo to San Francisco Distance
8,271 km · 5,139 miles · 10 h 50 min flight
The distance from Tokyo to San Francisco is 8,271 km (5,139 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 50 min. San Francisco is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
Tokyo
Japan
San Francisco
California
- 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
- San Francisco vs Tokyo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Tokyo | Northeast (54°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from San Francisco | West-northwest (303°) |
| Halfway point | 48.64° N, 172.26° W |
| Tokyo coordinates | 35.69° N, 139.69° E |
| San Francisco coordinates | 37.77° N, 122.42° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is San Francisco from Tokyo?
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 Tokyo to San Francisco?
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 Tokyo and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Tokyo right now.
In which direction is San Francisco from Tokyo?
San Francisco lies to the northeast of Tokyo (initial bearing 54°).
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.