Distance from Amsterdam to San Francisco
8,773 km (5,452 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
8,773 km
Kilometers
5,452 miles
Miles
~10h 49m
Est. Flight
9h
Time Difference
Amsterdam
NetherlandsSan Francisco
USAAmsterdam and San Francisco sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 49m by commercial jet.
Amsterdam is known for Canal ring and Rijksmuseum, while San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
In terms of city area, Amsterdam is 1.8x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Amsterdam from San Francisco?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Amsterdam to San Francisco is 8,773 km (5,452 miles).
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco?
A direct flight would take approximately 10h 49m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Amsterdam bigger than San Francisco?
Amsterdam is larger at 219 km², compared to 121 km².