Newark to San Francisco - 2,559 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,559	+1,535	4,094 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,559	+1,535	4,094 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,559	+1,280	3,839 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,559	+1,280	3,839 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,559	+2,559	5,118 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,559	+1,280	3,839 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Newark to San Francisco would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 22m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to SFO route connects Newark, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,559 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 281° from Newark. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,559 miles (4,118 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EWR to SFO typically take around 5h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,559 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Newark (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO)