Distance from San Francisco to Phoenix

1,049 km · 652 miles as the crow flies, about 1 h 49 min by air.

Air route

37.7400°, -122.4600° · America/Los Angeles

33.5400°, -112.0700° · America/Phoenix

Flight distance (great circle)
1,049km
Est. flight time
1 h 49 min
Initial bearing
113°ESE
Time difference
Same time

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 1,048 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

San Francisco to Phoenix at a glance

Straight-line distance1,049 km / 652 mi / 567 nmi
Estimated flight time1 h 49 min
Initial bearing113° (ESE)
Halfway point35.752°, -117.128°
San Francisco coordinates37.74°, -122.46°
Phoenix coordinates33.54°, -112.07°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Phoenix?

1,049 km (652 miles, 567 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 Phoenix?

About 1 h 49 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 Phoenix from San Francisco?

The great-circle route leaves San Francisco on an initial bearing of 113° (ESE). The halfway point is near 35.75°, -117.13°.