Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Los Angeles to San Francisco (Los Angeles International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 337 miles / 543 kilometers / 293 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 337.442 miles
- 543.061 kilometers
- 293.229 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- 337.523 miles
- 543.190 kilometers
- 293.299 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 1 hour 8 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 73 kg (160 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |
Los Angeles to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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