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 New York to San Francisco take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 4,152 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: New York to San Francisco

4,152

Kilometres (km)

2,580

Miles (mi)

2,242

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from New York to San Francisco is approximately 4,152 km. The typical flight time is 5h 23m.

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 New York

La Guardia Airport (LGA)17 km
New York Skyports Seaplane Base (NYS)19 km
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)33 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 New York to San Francisco is approximately 4,152 km (2,580 miles).