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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Reading, PA?

The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2477 miles / 3986 kilometers / 2152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2843 miles / 4576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 50 minutes.

Reading Regional Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2477
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3986
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2152
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Distance from Reading to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2476.691 miles
  • 3985.848 kilometers
  • 2152.186 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
  • 2470.707 miles
  • 3976.217 kilometers
  • 2146.985 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 Reading to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Reading to San Francisco generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″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