Distance from San Francisco to Major Cities?
About San Francisco: Location & Geography
San Francisco
United States · North America
SFThe City by the BayGolden Gate City
Population 827,526
Coordinates 37.7749°N,
122.4194°W
Timezone America/Los_Angeles
UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST
UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST
Elevation 16 m (52 ft)
Country United States
Continent North America
Main Airports SFO · OAK · SJC
Distance from San Francisco to Major Cities
Calculate Distance from San Francisco →| City | Distance | Miles | Direction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London | 8,616 km | 5,354 mi | NE | |
 Paris | 8,953 km | 5,563 mi | NE | |
 Dubai | 13,022 km | 8,091 mi | N | |
 Shanghai | 9,881 km | 6,140 mi | NW | |
 Tokyo | 8,271 km | 5,139 mi | NW | |
| New York City | 4,129 km | 2,566 mi | E | |
| Regional Cities | ||||
 Mexico City | 3,038 km | 1,888 mi | SE | |
| Los Angeles | 559 km | 347 mi | SE | |
 Toronto | 3,642 km | 2,263 mi | NE | |
| Chicago | 2,983 km | 1,854 mi | E | |
| Houston | 2,643 km | 1,642 mi | E | |
 Santo Domingo | 5,498 km | 3,416 mi | E | |
Closest Cities Near San Francisco by Radius
Find Cities Within Radius →Within 100 km
| Oakland | 13 km | E |
| San Jose | 67 km | SE |
| Daly City | 9 km | SW |
| Berkeley | 17 km | NE |
| Richmond | 19 km | N |
Within 300 km
| Sacramento | 121 km | NE |
| Stockton | 101 km | E |
| Modesto | 126 km | E |
| Elk Grove | 116 km | NE |
| Salinas | 139 km | SE |
Within 800 km
| Los Angeles | 559 km | SE |
| Bakersfield | 404 km | SE |
| Oxnard | 493 km | SE |
| Long Beach | 587 km | SE |
| Santa Clarita | 513 km | SE |
| Valencia | 504 km | SE |
| Lancaster | 514 km | SE |
| Anaheim | 597 km | SE |
| Palmdale | 525 km | SE |
| Tijuana | 765 km | SE |
Within 60 miles
| Oakland | 8 mi | E |
| San Jose | 42 mi | SE |
| Daly City | 5 mi | SW |
| Berkeley | 10 mi | NE |
| Richmond | 12 mi | N |
Within 200 miles
| Sacramento | 75 mi | NE |
| Stockton | 63 mi | E |
| Modesto | 78 mi | E |
| Elk Grove | 72 mi | NE |
| Salinas | 87 mi | SE |
Within 500 miles
| Los Angeles | 347 mi | SE |
| Bakersfield | 251 mi | SE |
| Oxnard | 306 mi | SE |
| Long Beach | 364 mi | SE |
| Santa Clarita | 319 mi | SE |
| Valencia | 313 mi | SE |
| Lancaster | 320 mi | SE |
| Anaheim | 371 mi | SE |
| Palmdale | 326 mi | SE |
| Tijuana | 476 mi | SE |
Average Flight Times from San Francisco
| Destination | Flight Time | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | ~10h 34min | 8,616 km | NE |
| Paris | ~10h 57min | 8,953 km | NE |
| Dubai | ~15h 28min | 13,022 km | N |
| Shanghai | ~11h 59min | 9,881 km | NW |
| Tokyo | ~10h 11min | 8,271 km | NW |
| New York City | ~5h 35min | 4,129 km | E |
* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.
San Francisco Location & Key Facts
San Francisco is a compact Pacific coast city at the center of the Bay Area in Northern California. Built across steep hills and surrounded on three sides by water, it has long been a gateway for trade, migration, finance, and technology on the American West Coast. The city is internationally known for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Victorian streetscapes, and its role in startup culture.
- ✓The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognized pieces of urban infrastructure anywhere in the world
- ✓A major anchor of the wider Bay Area economy, closely tied to Silicon Valley, venture capital, and global tech firms
- ✓Historically important as a boomtown of the California Gold Rush and as a major Pacific immigration gateway
- ✓Compact geography and steep terrain create one of the most distinctive street grids and skylines in North America
- ✓Cultural landmarks include Alcatraz, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, and a long tradition of music, art, and activism
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is San Francisco from the North Pole?
San Francisco is approximately 5,807 km (3,608 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places San Francisco at 52.2° from the polar region.
How far is San Francisco from the South Pole?
The distance from San Francisco to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 14,208 km (8,828 miles).
How far is San Francisco from the equator?
San Francisco lies at 37.7749° north latitude, approximately 4,205 km (2,613 miles) from the equator.
How far is San Francisco from Rome?
The great-circle distance from San Francisco to Rome, Italy is approximately 10,049 km (6,244 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Mexico City?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco to Mexico City is approximately 4h 23min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.
How many cities are within 200 km of San Francisco?
There are 138 cities within 200 km of San Francisco in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland.
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