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How far is Chifeng from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Chifeng (Chifeng Yulong Airport) is 5722 miles / 9209 kilometers / 4972 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Chifeng Yulong Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Chifeng

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5721.977 miles
  • 9208.629 kilometers
  • 4972.262 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
  • 5708.230 miles
  • 9186.505 kilometers
  • 4960.316 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 Chifeng?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Chifeng Yulong Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Chifeng generates about 679 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 679 kilograms equals 1 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Chifeng

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF).

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 Chifeng Yulong Airport
City: Chifeng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CIF
ICAO Code: ZBCF
Coordinates: 42°14′6″N, 118°54′28″E