Distance between Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 2583 miles / 4157 kilometers / 2245 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Fort Lauderdale?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2583.305 miles
- 4157.426 kilometers
- 2244.831 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2579.207 miles
- 4150.831 kilometers
- 2241.269 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5 hours 23 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Fort Lauderdale and San Francisco is 3 hours. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 289 kg (638 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FLL |
| ICAO Code: | KFLL |
| Coordinates: | 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W |
| B | 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 |
Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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