Distance between San Francisco, CA (SFO) and Paris (CDG)
Distance from San Francisco to Paris (San Francisco International Airport – Charles de Gaulle Airport) is 5583 miles / 8985 kilometers / 4851 nautical miles.
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How far is Paris from San Francisco?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Francisco and Paris. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5583.005 miles
- 8984.976 kilometers
- 4851.499 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- 5568.867 miles
- 8962.223 kilometers
- 4839.213 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is 11 hours 4 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between San Francisco and Paris is 9 hours. Paris is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 702 kg (1 547 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Charles de Gaulle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Paris |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CDG |
| ICAO Code: | LFPG |
| Coordinates: | 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E |
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