How far is Mobile, AL, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 2001 miles / 3221 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Mobile (MOB) is 2303 miles / 3707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 35 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Mobile Regional Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Mobile
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Mobile. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2001.399 miles
- 3220.940 kilometers
- 1739.168 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- 1997.580 miles
- 3214.794 kilometers
- 1735.850 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 Mobile?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Mobile?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Mobile generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Mobile
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Mobile Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mobile, AL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MOB |
| ICAO Code: | KMOB |
| Coordinates: | 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W |