Distance between Hong Kong (HKG) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Hong Kong to San Francisco (Hong Kong International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 6927 miles / 11147 kilometers / 6019 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Hong Kong?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Hong Kong and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6926.506 miles
- 11147.131 kilometers
- 6018.969 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- 6914.719 miles
- 11128.162 kilometers
- 6008.727 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 Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 13 hours 36 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Hong Kong and San Francisco is 15 hours. San Francisco is 15 hours behind Hong Kong.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 854 kg (1 882 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
| 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 |
Hong Kong to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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