Distance from Istanbul to San Francisco
10,785 km (6,702 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
10,785 km
Kilometers
6,702 miles
Miles
~13h 11m
Est. Flight
11h
Time Difference
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USAIstanbul and San Francisco are separated by over 11000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Istanbul is known for Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, while San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
In terms of city area, Istanbul is 45.1x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Istanbul from San Francisco?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to San Francisco is 10,785 km (6,702 miles).
How long is the flight from Istanbul to San Francisco?
A direct flight would take approximately 13h 11m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Istanbul bigger than San Francisco?
Istanbul is larger at 5,461 km², compared to 121 km².