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 Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 10,639 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: Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco

10,639

Kilometres (km)

6,611

Miles (mi)

5,745

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco is approximately 10,639 km. The typical flight time is 13h 00m.

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 Rio de Janeiro

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)14 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 Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco is approximately 10,639 km (6,611 miles).