Distance between Asheville, NC (AVL) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Asheville to San Francisco (Asheville Regional Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 2205 miles / 3549 kilometers / 1916 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Asheville?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Asheville and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2205.196 miles
- 3548.919 kilometers
- 1916.263 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- 2200.165 miles
- 3540.823 kilometers
- 1911.891 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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Asheville and San Francisco is 3 hours. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Asheville.
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Asheville, NC
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 245 kg (540 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Asheville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Asheville, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AVL |
| ICAO Code: | KAVL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″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 |
Asheville to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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