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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Orlando, FL?

The distance between Orlando (Orlando International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Orlando (MCO) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2813 miles / 4527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 57 minutes.

Orlando International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2446
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3936
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2125
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Distance from Orlando to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2445.844 miles
  • 3936.204 kilometers
  • 2125.380 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
  • 2441.462 miles
  • 3929.152 kilometers
  • 2121.572 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 Orlando to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Orlando International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Orlando to San Francisco generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Orlando to San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Orlando International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCO
ICAO Code: KMCO
Coordinates: 28°25′45″N, 81°18′32″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

Airlines flying from Orlando (MCO) to San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines
Virgin America