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Distance from Berlin to San Francisco

9,105 km (5,658 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

9,105 km

Kilometers

5,658 miles

Miles

~11h 13m

Est. Flight

9h

Time Difference

Berlin

Germany
Area: 892 km²
Population: 3.65M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 34m

San Francisco

USA
Area: 121 km²
Population: 0.87M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 16m

Berlin and San Francisco sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 13m by commercial jet.

Berlin is known for Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall remnants, while San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

In terms of city area, Berlin is 7.4x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Berlin from San Francisco?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Berlin to San Francisco is 9,105 km (5,658 miles).

How long is the flight from Berlin to San Francisco?

A direct flight would take approximately 11h 13m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Berlin bigger than San Francisco?

Berlin is larger at 892 km², compared to 121 km².

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