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EWR to SFO: Distance and Flight Time

The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 4,118 km (2,559 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to EWR).

Distance
4,118 km
Distance (mi)
2,559 mi
Nautical miles
2,224 nm
Typical flight time
5h 40m
Direction
west
Airlines
2

How far is it from Newark to San Francisco?

The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 4,118 km (2,559 mi, 2,224 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.

How long is the flight from EWR to SFO?

A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly west of EWR.

Airlines flying EWR to SFO

2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

Frequently asked questions

How far is Newark from San Francisco?

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 4,118 km (2,559 mi, 2,224 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.

How long is the flight from EWR to SFO?

A typical nonstop flight between EWR and SFO takes about 5h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.

What direction is SFO from EWR?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly west of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Which airlines fly EWR to SFO?

2 airlines appear on the EWR-SFO route in the open dataset, including United Airlines, Virgin America.

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