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Distance from Lisbon to San Francisco

9,116 km (5,665 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

9,116 km

Kilometers

5,665 miles

Miles

~11h 13m

Est. Flight

8h

Time Difference

Lisbon

Portugal
Area: 100 km²
Population: 0.55M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 77m

San Francisco

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

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

Lisbon is known for Belém Tower and Pastéis de nata, while San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

In terms of city area, San Francisco is 1.2x larger than Lisbon. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Lisbon from San Francisco?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lisbon to San Francisco is 9,116 km (5,665 miles).

How long is the flight from Lisbon to San Francisco?

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

Is Lisbon bigger than San Francisco?

San Francisco is larger at 121 km², compared to 100 km².

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