Distance from Tokyo to San Francisco

8,285 km · 5,148 miles as the crow flies, about 10 h 51 min by air.

Air route

35.6850°, 139.7514° · Asia/Tokyo

37.7400°, -122.4600° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
8,285km
Est. flight time
10 h 51 min
Initial bearing
54°NE
Time difference
−16 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 8,266 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Tokyo to San Francisco at a glance

Straight-line distance8,285 km / 5,148 mi / 4,473 nmi
Estimated flight time10 h 51 min
Initial bearing54° (NE)
Halfway point48.596°, -172.232°
Tokyo coordinates35.685°, 139.7514°
San Francisco coordinates37.74°, -122.46°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from San Francisco?

8,285 km (5,148 miles, 4,473 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 Tokyo to San Francisco?

About 10 h 51 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 Tokyo?

The great-circle route leaves Tokyo on an initial bearing of 54° (NE). The halfway point is near 48.60°, -172.23°.