Distance between South Bend, IN (SBN) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Flight distance from South Bend to San Francisco (South Bend International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 1929 miles / 3104 kilometers / 1676 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 4 hours 9 minutes.
Driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2215 miles / 3565 kilometers and travel time by car is about 36 hours 14 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to San Francisco.
Shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
How far is San Francisco from South Bend?
There are several ways to calculate distances between South Bend and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1928.893 miles
- 3104.253 kilometers
- 1676.162 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- 1924.276 miles
- 3096.822 kilometers
- 1672.150 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).
Airport information
| A | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between South Bend and San Francisco is 3 hours. San Francisco is 3 hours behind South Bend.
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South Bend, IN
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 211 kg (465 pounds).
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South Bend (SBN) → San Francisco (SFO).
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