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Distance from Miami to San Francisco

4,170 km (2,591 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

4,170 km

Kilometers

2,591 miles

Miles

~5h 24m

Est. Flight

3h

Time Difference

Miami

USA
Area: 143 km²
Population: 0.44M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 2m

San Francisco

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

The distance between Miami and San Francisco is roughly equivalent to 10 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Miami is known for South Beach and Art Deco Historic District, while San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

In terms of city area, Miami is 1.2x 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 Miami from San Francisco?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Miami to San Francisco is 4,170 km (2,591 miles).

How long is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?

A direct flight would take approximately 5h 24m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Miami bigger than San Francisco?

Miami is larger at 143 km², compared to 121 km².

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