Distance between Miami, FL (MIA) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Miami to San Francisco (Miami International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 2585 miles / 4160 kilometers / 2246 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Miami?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Miami and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2585.017 miles
- 4160.182 kilometers
- 2246.319 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- 2580.995 miles
- 4153.709 kilometers
- 2242.823 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5 hours 23 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Miami and San Francisco is 3 hours. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Miami.
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Miami, FL
San Francisco, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 290 kg (638 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Miami International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Miami, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MIA |
| ICAO Code: | KMIA |
| Coordinates: | 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″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 |
Miami to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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