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Distance from San Francisco to Toronto

3,644 km (2,264 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

3,644 km

Kilometers

2,264 miles

Miles

~4h 47m

Est. Flight

3h

Time Difference

San Francisco

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

Toronto

Canada
Area: 630 km²
Population: 2.93M
Timezone: UTC-5
Elevation: 76m

The distance between San Francisco and Toronto is roughly equivalent to 9 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, while Toronto is famous for CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.

In terms of city area, Toronto is 5.2x 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 San Francisco from Toronto?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to Toronto is 3,644 km (2,264 miles).

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Toronto?

A direct flight would take approximately 4h 47m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is San Francisco bigger than Toronto?

Toronto is larger at 630 km², compared to 121 km².

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