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How far is Manhattan, KS, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) is 1395 miles / 2245 kilometers / 1212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Manhattan (MHK) is 1737 miles / 2796 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 52 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Manhattan Regional Airport

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1395
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2245
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1212
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Distance from San Francisco to Manhattan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1394.851 miles
  • 2244.795 kilometers
  • 1212.092 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
  • 1391.526 miles
  • 2239.444 kilometers
  • 1209.203 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 Manhattan?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Manhattan generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Manhattan

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

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 Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W