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How far is Nosara from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Nosara (Nosara Airport) is 2971 miles / 4781 kilometers / 2582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Nosara (NOB) is 3808 miles / 6129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 33 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Nosara Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Nosara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2971.076 miles
  • 4781.483 kilometers
  • 2581.794 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
  • 2972.816 miles
  • 4784.283 kilometers
  • 2583.306 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 Nosara?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Nosara Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Nosara Airport (NOB)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Nosara generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 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 Nosara

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Nosara Airport (NOB).

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 Nosara Airport
City: Nosara
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: NOB
ICAO Code: MRNS
Coordinates: 9°58′35″N, 85°39′10″W