How far is Reno, NV, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 192 miles / 309 kilometers / 167 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO) is 234 miles / 376 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 37 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Reno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Reno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 191.695 miles
- 308.503 kilometers
- 166.578 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 191.593 miles
- 308.338 kilometers
- 166.489 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Reno?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Reno?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Reno generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Reno
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Reno (RNO)
| United Airlines |