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How far is Albany, GA, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Albany (Southwest Georgia Regional Airport) is 2201 miles / 3543 kilometers / 1913 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Albany (ABY) is 2548 miles / 4100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 56 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

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2201
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3543
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1913
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Distance from San Francisco to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2201.273 miles
  • 3542.606 kilometers
  • 1912.854 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
  • 2196.810 miles
  • 3535.423 kilometers
  • 1908.976 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Albany generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 530 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 Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY).

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 Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
City: Albany, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABY
ICAO Code: KABY
Coordinates: 31°32′7″N, 84°11′40″W