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How far is Fayetteville, NC, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Fayetteville (Fayetteville Regional Airport) is 2412 miles / 3882 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Fayetteville (FAY) is 2835 miles / 4563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 27 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Fayetteville Regional Airport

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2412
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2096
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Distance from San Francisco to Fayetteville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2412.455 miles
  • 3882.470 kilometers
  • 2096.366 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
  • 2406.993 miles
  • 3873.680 kilometers
  • 2091.620 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 Fayetteville?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Fayetteville Regional Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Fayetteville generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 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 Fayetteville

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

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 Fayetteville Regional Airport
City: Fayetteville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAY
ICAO Code: KFAY
Coordinates: 34°59′28″N, 78°52′49″W