Distance from San Francisco to Sydney
11,948 km (7,424 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
11,948 km
Kilometers
7,424 miles
Miles
~14h 33m
Est. Flight
18h
Time Difference
San Francisco
USASydney
AustraliaSan Francisco and Sydney are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
In terms of city area, Sydney is 102.2x 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 San Francisco from Sydney?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to Sydney is 11,948 km (7,424 miles).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?
A direct flight would take approximately 14h 33m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is San Francisco bigger than Sydney?
Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 121 km².