San Francisco to Tokyo

Flight distance, time and route map · SFO → HND

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 49°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance8,286 km5,148 miles · 4,474 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h 50 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 303° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Tokyo to San Francisco
Pagoda, cherry blossom and Mount Fuji
Destination

Tokyo

Pagoda, cherry blossom and Mount Fuji

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Questions

How far is San Francisco from Tokyo by plane?

The great-circle distance between San Francisco International Airport and Tokyo Haneda International Airport is 8,286 km (5,148 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

About 10 h 50 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave San Francisco heading north-west (303°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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