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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Branson, MO?

The distance between Branson (Branson Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Branson (BKG) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1919 miles / 3089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 20 minutes.

Branson Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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1607
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2587
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1397
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Distance from Branson to San Francisco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Branson to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1607.275 miles
  • 2586.659 kilometers
  • 1396.684 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
  • 1603.540 miles
  • 2580.648 kilometers
  • 1393.438 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 Branson to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Branson Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Branson Airport (BKG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Branson to San Francisco generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Branson to San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Branson Airport (BKG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Branson Airport
City: Branson, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKG
ICAO Code: KBBG
Coordinates: 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W
Destination San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W