Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco are about 10,661 km (6,624 miles) apart as the crow flies. The best way to travel between them is usually a flight (sometimes with a connection). Here are your options.
Ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco
Times are estimates from straight-line distance to help you plan, always check live schedules and whether a land route exists before booking.
Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco: questions
How far is San Francisco from Rio de Janeiro?+
Rio de Janeiro and San Francisco are about 10,661 km (6,624 miles) apart in a straight line. The actual travel distance by road or air will be a little longer.
How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco?+
Allow about 15.5h door-to-airport-to-door in total. Actual flight time depends on the route and any connections; direct flights are quickest.
Can you travel overland from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco?+
At roughly 10,661 km apart, flying is the practical choice; overland travel would take a long time and may cross water.