San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro 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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro
Times are estimates from straight-line distance to help you plan, always check live schedules and whether a land route exists before booking.
San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro: questions
How far is Rio de Janeiro from San Francisco?+
San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro 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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?+
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 San Francisco to Rio de Janeiro?+
At roughly 10,661 km apart, flying is the practical choice; overland travel would take a long time and may cross water.