Question 1

What is the flight distance between Tokyo (HND) and San Francisco (SFO)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between Tokyo International Airport (HND) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 8,286 km (4,474 nautical miles / 5,149 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from HND to SFO?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from HND to SFO is approximately 8h 20m at typical cruising speeds (900 km/h), factoring in prevailing winds and standard 30-minute runway buffers.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Great Circle and Rhumb line route from HND to SFO?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 8,286 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 8,738 km (+452 km (+5.5%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from HND to SFO?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from HND toward SFO is 055° NE.