How far is Dayton, OH, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 2051 miles / 3301 kilometers / 1782 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Dayton (DAY) is 2387 miles / 3841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 35 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Dayton International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Dayton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Dayton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2051.056 miles
- 3300.855 kilometers
- 1782.319 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- 2046.126 miles
- 3292.921 kilometers
- 1778.035 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 Dayton?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Dayton International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Dayton?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Dayton generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Dayton
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Dayton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dayton, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DAY |
| ICAO Code: | KDAY |
| Coordinates: | 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W |