Distance between Phoenix, AZ (PHX) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Phoenix to San Francisco (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 651 miles / 1047 kilometers / 566 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Phoenix?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Phoenix and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 650.871 miles
- 1047.476 kilometers
- 565.592 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- 649.979 miles
- 1046.040 kilometers
- 564.817 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 1 hour 43 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Phoenix and San Francisco is 1 hour. San Francisco is 1 hour behind Phoenix.
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Phoenix, AZ
San Francisco, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 119 kg (262 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |
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