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Distance from Hong Kong to San Francisco

11,096 km (6,895 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

11,096 km

Kilometers

6,895 miles

Miles

~13h 33m

Est. Flight

16h

Time Difference

Hong Kong

China
Area: 1,114 km²
Population: 7.41M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 32m

San Francisco

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

Hong Kong and San Francisco are separated by over 11000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Hong Kong is known for Victoria Harbour skyline and Dim sum cuisine, while San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

In terms of city area, Hong Kong is 9.2x 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 Hong Kong from San Francisco?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Hong Kong to San Francisco is 11,096 km (6,895 miles).

How long is the flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco?

A direct flight would take approximately 13h 33m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Hong Kong bigger than San Francisco?

Hong Kong is larger at 1,114 km², compared to 121 km².

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