Distance from San Francisco to Zurich
9,370 km (5,822 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
9,370 km
Kilometers
5,822 miles
Miles
~11h 31m
Est. Flight
9h
Time Difference
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SwitzerlandSan Francisco and Zurich sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 31m by commercial jet.
San Francisco is known for Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.
In terms of city area, San Francisco is 1.4x larger than Zurich. 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 Zurich?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to Zurich is 9,370 km (5,822 miles).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Zurich?
A direct flight would take approximately 11h 31m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is San Francisco bigger than Zurich?
San Francisco is larger at 121 km², compared to 88 km².