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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Dothan, AL?

The distance between Dothan (Dothan Regional Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2138 miles / 3441 kilometers / 1858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dothan (DHN) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2464 miles / 3966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 44 minutes.

Dothan Regional Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2138
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1858
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Distance from Dothan to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2137.900 miles
  • 3440.617 kilometers
  • 1857.784 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
  • 2133.627 miles
  • 3433.740 kilometers
  • 1854.071 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 Dothan to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Dothan Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Dothan to San Francisco generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Dothan Regional Airport
City: Dothan, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DHN
ICAO Code: KDHN
Coordinates: 31°19′16″N, 85°26′58″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