Distance from San Francisco to Delhi

12,373 km · 7,688 miles as the crow flies, about 15 h 58 min by air.

Air route

37.7400°, -122.4600° · America/Los Angeles

28.6700°, 77.2300° · Asia/Kolkata

Flight distance (great circle)
12,373km
Est. flight time
15 h 58 min
Initial bearing
342°NNW
Time difference
+12.5 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 12,351 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

San Francisco to Delhi at a glance

Straight-line distance12,373 km / 7,688 mi / 6,681 nmi
Estimated flight time15 h 58 min
Initial bearing342° (NNW)
Halfway point74.747°, 140.731°
San Francisco coordinates37.74°, -122.46°
Delhi coordinates28.67°, 77.23°

Local time: San Francisco · Delhi. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Delhi.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Delhi?

12,373 km (7,688 miles, 6,681 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 San Francisco to Delhi?

About 15 h 58 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 Delhi from San Francisco?

The great-circle route leaves San Francisco on an initial bearing of 342° (NNW). The halfway point is near 74.75°, 140.73°.