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How far is San Francisco, CA, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2579 miles / 4151 kilometers / 2241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2926 miles / 4709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 34 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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4151
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Distance from New York to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2579.351 miles
  • 4151.064 kilometers
  • 2241.395 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
  • 2573.103 miles
  • 4141.008 kilometers
  • 2235.966 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 New York to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from New York to San Francisco generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 627 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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