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How far is Datong from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 6024 miles / 9695 kilometers / 5235 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6024.131 miles
  • 9694.899 kilometers
  • 5234.827 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
  • 6010.092 miles
  • 9672.305 kilometers
  • 5222.627 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Datong generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 587 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E