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How far is Dallas, TX, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Dallas (Dallas Love Field) is 1476 miles / 2375 kilometers / 1282 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Dallas (DAL) is 1721 miles / 2769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 45 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Dallas Love Field

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Distance from San Francisco to Dallas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1475.720 miles
  • 2374.940 kilometers
  • 1282.365 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
  • 1472.758 miles
  • 2370.174 kilometers
  • 1279.792 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 Dallas?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Dallas Love Field is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dallas Love Field (DAL)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Dallas generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Dallas

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

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 Dallas Love Field
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAL
ICAO Code: KDAL
Coordinates: 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″W