How far is San Francisco, CA, from Rome?
The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 6264 miles / 10081 kilometers / 5444 nautical miles.
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Rome to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rome to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6264.294 miles
- 10081.403 kilometers
- 5443.522 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- 6249.589 miles
- 10057.739 kilometers
- 5430.745 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 Rome to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 12 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rome and San Francisco?
The time difference between Rome and San Francisco is 9 hours. San Francisco is 9 hours behind Rome.
Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Rome to San Francisco generates about 753 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 753 kilograms equals 1 659 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rome to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rome |
| Country: | Italy  |
| IATA Code: | FCO |
| ICAO Code: | LIRF |
| Coordinates: | 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E |
| Destination | 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 |