Distance from New York to San Francisco
4,129 km (2,566 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
4,129 km
Kilometers
2,566 miles
Miles
~5h 21m
Est. Flight
3h
Time Difference
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USAThe distance between New York 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.
New York is known for Statue of Liberty and Central Park, while San Francisco is famous for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
In terms of city area, New York is 6.5x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is New York from San Francisco?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from New York to San Francisco is 4,129 km (2,566 miles).
How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?
A direct flight would take approximately 5h 21m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is New York bigger than San Francisco?
New York is larger at 783 km², compared to 121 km².