Distance from San Francisco to Paris

The distance between San Francisco, United States and Paris, France is 8,976 kilometers (5,578 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Paris, Île-de-France, France

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while Paris is situated in northern France, across the Atlantic Ocean in Europe. The straight-line distance between them is 8,976 kilometers, heading northeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Francisco at 28 meters above sea level and Paris at 42 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans the Atlantic Ocean, connecting the Pacific coast of the USA with the historic city of Paris.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for fewer crowds and pleasant temperatures in Paris, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

Paris has a temperate climate with mild summers and cold winters, differing from San Francisco's mild, wet winters and dry summers.

Accessibility

Paris offers extensive public transport and accessible tourist sites, differing from San Francisco's hilly terrain and cable cars.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
Paris, France

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Paris

Coordinates: 48.8534° N 2.3488° E

Elevation: 42 m (138 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
  • Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY)
  • Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG)
  • Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Other distances from Paris

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Paris to Marseille 661 km
From Paris to Lyon 393 km
From Paris to Toulouse 588 km
From Paris to Nice 686 km
From Paris to Nantes 343 km

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