Distance from Miami to San Francisco

4,175 km · 2,594 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 43 min by air.

Air route

25.7876°, -80.2241° · America/New York

37.7400°, -122.4600° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
4,175km
Est. flight time
5 h 43 min
Initial bearing
299°WNW
Time difference
−3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 4,169 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Miami to San Francisco at a glance

Straight-line distance4,175 km / 2,594 mi / 2,254 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 43 min
Initial bearing299° (WNW)
Halfway point33.565°, -99.908°
Miami coordinates25.7876°, -80.2241°
San Francisco coordinates37.74°, -122.46°

Time difference: Miami and San Francisco. Local time: Miami · San Francisco. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Miami from San Francisco?

4,175 km (2,594 miles, 2,254 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Miami to San Francisco?

About 5 h 43 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is San Francisco from Miami?

The great-circle route leaves Miami on an initial bearing of 299° (WNW). The halfway point is near 33.57°, -99.91°.