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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Massena, NY?

The distance between Massena (Massena International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2488 miles / 4005 kilometers / 2162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massena (MSS) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2902 miles / 4670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 43 minutes.

Massena International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2488
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4005
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2162
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Distance from Massena to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2488.474 miles
  • 4004.810 kilometers
  • 2162.424 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
  • 2482.471 miles
  • 3995.150 kilometers
  • 2157.209 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 Massena to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Massena International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Massena International Airport (MSS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Massena to San Francisco generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Massena International Airport
City: Massena, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSS
ICAO Code: KMSS
Coordinates: 44°56′8″N, 74°50′44″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