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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Pellston, MI?

The distance between Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2002 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pellston (PLN) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2508 miles / 4036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 12 minutes.

Pellston Regional Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2002
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3223
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1740
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Distance from Pellston to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2002.426 miles
  • 3222.593 kilometers
  • 1740.061 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
  • 1997.811 miles
  • 3215.165 kilometers
  • 1736.050 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 Pellston to San Francisco?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Pellston Regional Airport (PLN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Pellston to San Francisco generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″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