Los Angeles to San Francisco distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is 559 km (347 miles), about 1 h 12 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 559 km
- Miles
- 347 mi
- Nautical miles
- 302 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 1 h 12 min
- Initial heading
- 319° NW
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About this route
559 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. Over a distance this short the great circle and a straight line on the map are almost identical.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from San Francisco?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco is about 559 km, or 347 miles (302 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 1 h 12 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing.
Which direction is San Francisco from Los Angeles?
Leaving Los Angeles, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 319° (NW).