New York to San Francisco Flight Distance

New York to San Francisco Flight Distance
The flight distance from New York City (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO) covers approximately 2,570 miles (4,136 kilometers)

This is one of the most popular routes in the United States, connecting the East Coast to the West Coast.

For direct flights, the average flight time between these two major cities is around 5 to 6 hours, depending on weather conditions and air traffic. Flights usually operate out of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport or LaGuardia, landing at San Francisco International Airport.

Other major city-to-city flight distances include:

  • New York to Los Angeles: 2,451 miles (~5.5 hours)
  • New York to Chicago: 790 miles (~2 hours)
  • San Francisco to Seattle: 680 miles (~2 hours)

When planning your trip, it's also important to account for the 3-hour time difference between the cities, with San Francisco being behind New York.