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Distance from San Francisco to São Paulo

10,434 km (6,483 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

10,434 km

Kilometers

6,483 miles

Miles

~12h 46m

Est. Flight

5h

Time Difference

San Francisco

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

São Paulo

Brazil
Area: 1,521 km²
Population: 12.33M
Timezone: UTC-3
Elevation: 760m

San Francisco and São Paulo are separated by over 10000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, while São Paulo is famous for Paulista Avenue and Ibirapuera Park.

In terms of city area, São Paulo is 12.6x 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 San Francisco from São Paulo?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to São Paulo is 10,434 km (6,483 miles).

How long is the flight from San Francisco to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take approximately 12h 46m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is San Francisco bigger than São Paulo?

São Paulo is larger at 1,521 km², compared to 121 km².

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