The straight-line distance from Los Angeles, United States to San Francisco, United States is 559 km (347 miles).San Francisco is NW of Los Angeles.
Distance (km)
559
straight line
Distance (miles)
347
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
NW
319° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 12 min | 559 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 9 hr 6 min | ~727 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 5 hr 36 min | ~671 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Los Angeles, United States |
| To | San Francisco, United States |
| Straight-line Distance | 559 km (347 miles) |
| Bearing | 319° (NW) |
| Coordinates (Los Angeles) | 34.0522°, -118.2437° |
| Coordinates (San Francisco) | 37.7749°, -122.4194° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 559 km (347 miles). San Francisco is NW of Los Angeles.
A direct flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes approximately 1 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco takes approximately 9 hr 6 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
San Francisco is NW (319 degrees) from Los Angeles.
The distance from San Francisco to Los Angeles is the same: 559 km (347 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.