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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2001 miles / 3221 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2301 miles / 3703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 34 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2001
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3221
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1739
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Distance from Mobile to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2001.399 miles
  • 3220.940 kilometers
  • 1739.168 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
  • 1997.580 miles
  • 3214.794 kilometers
  • 1735.850 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 Mobile to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Mobile to San Francisco generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″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