Distance between Atlanta, GA (ATL) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Atlanta to San Francisco (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 2139 miles / 3442 kilometers / 1859 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Atlanta?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Atlanta and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2138.897 miles
- 3442.220 kilometers
- 1858.650 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2134.238 miles
- 3434.723 kilometers
- 1854.602 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 4 hours 32 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Atlanta and San Francisco is 3 hours. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
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Atlanta, GA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 237 kg (523 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
| B | 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 |
Atlanta to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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