Distance between San Francisco, CA (SFO) and Honolulu, HI (HNL)
Distance from San Francisco to Honolulu (San Francisco International Airport – Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) is 2398 miles / 3860 kilometers / 2084 nautical miles.
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How far is Honolulu from San Francisco?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Francisco and Honolulu. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2398.479 miles
- 3859.977 kilometers
- 2084.221 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 2396.523 miles
- 3856.830 kilometers
- 2082.522 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is 5 hours 2 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between San Francisco and Honolulu is 3 hours. Honolulu is 3 hours behind San Francisco.
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San Francisco, CA
Honolulu, HI
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 268 kg (590 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Honolulu, HI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HNL |
| ICAO Code: | PHNL |
| Coordinates: | 21°19′7″N, 157°55′19″W |
San Francisco to Honolulu flight path
Shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
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