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How far is Ningbo from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Ningbo (Ningbo Lishe International Airport) is 6229 miles / 10024 kilometers / 5412 nautical miles.

San Francisco International Airport – Ningbo Lishe International Airport

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5412
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Distance from San Francisco to Ningbo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6228.553 miles
  • 10023.885 kilometers
  • 5412.465 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
  • 6215.971 miles
  • 10003.635 kilometers
  • 5401.531 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 Ningbo?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Ningbo generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 649 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Francisco to Ningbo

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport
City: Ningbo
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGB
ICAO Code: ZSNB
Coordinates: 29°49′36″N, 121°27′43″E