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How far is Branson, MO, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 1607 miles / 2587 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Branson (BKG) is 1921 miles / 3091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 20 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Branson Airport

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1607
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2587
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1397
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Distance from San Francisco to Branson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1607.275 miles
  • 2586.659 kilometers
  • 1396.684 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
  • 1603.540 miles
  • 2580.648 kilometers
  • 1393.438 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 Branson?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Branson Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Branson Airport (BKG)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Branson generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Branson

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

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 Branson Airport
City: Branson, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKG
ICAO Code: KBBG
Coordinates: 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W