How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Chennai to San Francisco take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 13,915 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Chennai to San Francisco

13,915

Kilometres (km)

8,646

Miles (mi)

7,514

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Chennai to San Francisco is approximately 13,915 km. The typical flight time is 16h 52m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Chennai

Tirupati Airport (TIR)98 km

Near San Francisco

San Carlos Airport (SQL)16 km
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)18 km
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Chennai to San Francisco is approximately 13,915 km (8,646 miles).