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How far is Dubuque, IA, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) is 1702 miles / 2739 kilometers / 1479 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Dubuque (DBQ) is 2001 miles / 3221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 37 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Dubuque Regional Airport

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1702
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2739
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1479
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Distance from San Francisco to Dubuque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1701.742 miles
  • 2738.688 kilometers
  • 1478.773 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
  • 1697.742 miles
  • 2732.251 kilometers
  • 1475.297 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 Dubuque?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Dubuque generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Dubuque

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ).

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 Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″W