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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2630 miles / 4233 kilometers / 2286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to San Francisco (SFO) is 3606 miles / 5804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 2 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2630
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Distance from Barrow to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2630.358 miles
  • 4233.150 kilometers
  • 2285.718 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
  • 2626.549 miles
  • 4227.020 kilometers
  • 2282.408 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 Barrow to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Barrow to San Francisco generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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