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How far is Genova from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Genova (Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport) is 6018 miles / 9684 kilometers / 5229 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Genova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6017.518 miles
  • 9684.257 kilometers
  • 5229.080 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
  • 6002.927 miles
  • 9660.775 kilometers
  • 5216.401 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 Genova?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is 11 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Genova generates about 719 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 719 kilograms equals 1 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Genova

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA).

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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
City: Genova
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: GOA
ICAO Code: LIMJ
Coordinates: 44°24′47″N, 8°50′14″E