Distance from San Francisco to Madrid

The distance between San Francisco, United States and Madrid, Spain is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Madrid, Spain

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while Madrid is situated in the central part of Spain, across the Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 9,340 kilometers, heading northeast.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Madrid is at 665 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip spans the Pacific Ocean, North America, and the Atlantic Ocean, highlighting the vast distance between continents.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions in Madrid, avoiding peak summer crowds.

Climate

Madrid experiences hot, dry summers and mild winters, contrasting with San Francisco's cooler, foggy climate.

Accessibility

Madrid offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to San Francisco, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 14-16 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
Madrid, Spain

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Madrid

Coordinates: 40.4165° N 3.7026° W

Elevation: 665 m (2,182 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Cuatro Vientos Airport (ECV)
  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
  • Torrejón Airport (TOJ)
  • Salamanca Airport (SLM)
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)

Other distances from Madrid

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Madrid to Barcelona 505 km
From Madrid to Valencia 303 km
From Madrid to Zaragoza 275 km
From Madrid to Málaga 415 km
From Madrid to Murcia 349 km

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