San Francisco to New York flight distance & time (SFO-JFK)
How far is San Francisco from New York by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 4,162 km / 2,247 nm, about 4h 35m flight time, with an initial heading of 70° (ENE).
| From | San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US |
|---|---|
| To | John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, US |
| Distance | 4,162 km · 2,247 nm · 2,586 mi |
| Initial heading | 70° (ENE) |
Airlines on this route
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
- American Airlines (AA)
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- JetBlue Airways (B6)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
- Virgin America (VX)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to JFK nonstop
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Francisco from New York?
- The great circle distance between San Francisco and New York is 4,162 km (2,247 nm / 2,586 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to New York?
- A direct flight from SFO to JFK takes about 4h 35m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to New York?
- Yes - 9 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.