How far is San Francisco, CA, from Reno, NV?
The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 192 miles / 309 kilometers / 167 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO) is 234 miles / 376 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 39 minutes.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Reno to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reno to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 191.695 miles
- 308.503 kilometers
- 166.578 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- 191.593 miles
- 308.338 kilometers
- 166.489 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 Reno to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reno and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Reno to San Francisco generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Reno (RNO) to San Francisco (SFO)
| United Airlines |