Distance from San Francisco to Tokyo
8,275 km (5,142 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
8,275 km
Kilometers
5,142 miles
Miles
~10h 14m
Est. Flight
17h
Time Difference
San Francisco
USATokyo
JapanSan Francisco and Tokyo sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 14m by commercial jet.
San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, while Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.
In terms of city area, Tokyo is 18.1x larger than San Francisco. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare San Francisco and Tokyo side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is San Francisco from Tokyo?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to Tokyo is 8,275 km (5,142 miles).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?
A direct flight would take approximately 10h 14m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is San Francisco bigger than Tokyo?
Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 121 km².