Distance from Toronto to San Francisco

3,654 km · 2,271 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 4 min by air.

Air route

43.7000°, -79.4200° · America/Toronto

37.7400°, -122.4600° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
3,654km
Est. flight time
5 h 4 min
Initial bearing
275°W
Time difference
−3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 3,645 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Toronto to San Francisco at a glance

Straight-line distance3,654 km / 2,271 mi / 1,973 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 4 min
Initial bearing275° (W)
Halfway point42.772°, -101.952°
Toronto coordinates43.7°, -79.42°
San Francisco coordinates37.74°, -122.46°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Toronto from San Francisco?

3,654 km (2,271 miles, 1,973 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 Toronto to San Francisco?

About 5 h 4 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 Toronto?

The great-circle route leaves Toronto on an initial bearing of 275° (W). The halfway point is near 42.77°, -101.95°.