Distance from San Francisco to Mumbai

13,522 km · 8,402 miles as the crow flies, about 17 h 24 min by air.

Air route

37.7400°, -122.4600° · America/Los Angeles

19.0170°, 72.8570° · Asia/Kolkata

Flight distance (great circle)
13,522km
Est. flight time
17 h 24 min
Initial bearing
343°NNW
Time difference
+12.5 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 13,504 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

San Francisco to Mumbai at a glance

Straight-line distance13,522 km / 8,402 mi / 7,301 nmi
Estimated flight time17 h 24 min
Initial bearing343° (NNW)
Halfway point73.517°, 121.682°
San Francisco coordinates37.74°, -122.46°
Mumbai coordinates19.017°, 72.857°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Mumbai?

13,522 km (8,402 miles, 7,301 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 Mumbai?

About 17 h 24 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 Mumbai from San Francisco?

The great-circle route leaves San Francisco on an initial bearing of 343° (NNW). The halfway point is near 73.52°, 121.68°.