The straight-line distance from San Francisco, United States to New York, United States is 4,129 km (2,566 miles).New York is ENE of San Francisco.
Distance (km)
4,129
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,566
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
ENE
70° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 42 min | 4,129 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 67 hr 6 min | ~5,368 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | San Francisco, United States |
| To | New York, United States |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,129 km (2,566 miles) |
| Bearing | 70° (ENE) |
| Coordinates (San Francisco) | 37.7749°, -122.4194° |
| Coordinates (New York) | 40.7128°, -74.0060° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from San Francisco to New York is 4,129 km (2,566 miles). New York is ENE of San Francisco.
A direct flight from San Francisco to New York takes approximately 5 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from San Francisco to New York takes approximately 67 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.
New York is ENE (70 degrees) from San Francisco.
The distance from New York to San Francisco is the same: 4,129 km (2,566 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.