Flight Time from San Francisco to San Mateo
The flight from San Francisco to San Mateo covers about 6,956 mi and takes roughly 13 hr 18 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
San Francisco and San Mateo are about 6,956 mi (11,194 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 8,208 mi (13,209 km), a drive of about 139 hr 3 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 13 hr 18 min.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 6,956 mi / 11,194 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 8,208 mi / 13,209 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 139 hr 3 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 13 hr 18 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1026 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | 42.736, 170.125 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
San Francisco to San Mateo is about 6,956 mi (11,194 km) in a straight line, and roughly 8,208 mi (13,209 km) by road.