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How far is Aberdeen, SD, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Regional Airport) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Aberdeen (ABR) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 2 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Aberdeen Regional Airport

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1348
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2169
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1171
Nautical miles

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Distance from San Francisco to Aberdeen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1347.876 miles
  • 2169.197 kilometers
  • 1171.273 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
  • 1345.209 miles
  • 2164.904 kilometers
  • 1168.954 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 San Francisco to Aberdeen?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Aberdeen Regional Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Aberdeen generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aberdeen Regional Airport
City: Aberdeen, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABR
ICAO Code: KABR
Coordinates: 45°26′56″N, 98°25′18″W