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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Duluth, MN?

The distance between Duluth (Duluth International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1661 miles / 2673 kilometers / 1443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Duluth (DLH) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2045 miles / 3291 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 58 minutes.

Duluth International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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Distance from Duluth to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1660.928 miles
  • 2673.005 kilometers
  • 1443.307 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
  • 1657.470 miles
  • 2667.440 kilometers
  • 1440.302 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 Duluth to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Duluth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Duluth International Airport (DLH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Duluth to San Francisco generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Duluth International Airport
City: Duluth, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DLH
ICAO Code: KDLH
Coordinates: 46°50′31″N, 92°11′36″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