Distance from San Francisco to São Paulo

The distance between San Francisco, United States and São Paulo, Brazil is 10,422 kilometers (6,476 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

São Paulo, Brazil

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while São Paulo is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, both being major urban centers in their respective countries. The straight-line distance between them is 10,422 kilometers, heading southeast.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while São Paulo is at 769 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans from the Pacific coast of North America to the southeastern part of South America, crossing the equator.

Best time to travel

Travel in March or September for mild weather and fewer tourists, avoiding peak holiday seasons in São Paulo.

Climate

São Paulo generally has a tropical climate, warmer and more humid than the Mediterranean climate of San Francisco.

Accessibility

São Paulo offers a growing network of accessible public transport and facilities, though less extensive than San Francisco's established infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Speed Time
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)
São Paulo, Brazil

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Sao_Paulo

Coordinates: 23.5475° S 46.6361° W

Elevation: 769 m (2,523 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Congonhas-São Paulo Airport (CGH)
  • São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
  • Base Aérea de Santos Airport (SSZ)
  • Bragança Paulista Airport (BJP)
  • Viracopos International Airport (VCP)

Other distances from São Paulo

Distances between cities Kilometers
From São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro 361 km
From São Paulo to Belo Horizonte 489 km
From São Paulo to Salvador 1,452 km
From São Paulo to Fortaleza 2,361 km
From São Paulo to Manaus 2,682 km

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