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How far is Bangor, ME, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Bangor (Bangor International Airport) is 2783 miles / 4478 kilometers / 2418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Bangor (BGR) is 3347 miles / 5386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 41 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Bangor International Airport

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2783
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2418
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Distance from San Francisco to Bangor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2782.655 miles
  • 4478.249 kilometers
  • 2418.061 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
  • 2775.858 miles
  • 4467.310 kilometers
  • 2412.154 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 Bangor?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Bangor International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Bangor International Airport (BGR)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Bangor generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 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 Bangor

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Bangor International Airport (BGR).

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 Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W