Distance between San Francisco, CA (SFO) and Tokyo (NRT)
Distance from San Francisco to Tokyo (San Francisco International Airport – Narita International Airport) is 5124 miles / 8246 kilometers / 4453 nautical miles.
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How far is Tokyo from San Francisco?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Francisco and Tokyo. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5123.994 miles
- 8246.269 kilometers
- 4452.629 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- 5112.368 miles
- 8227.559 kilometers
- 4442.526 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) is 10 hours 12 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between San Francisco and Tokyo is 16 hours. Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 608 kg (1 340 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 | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |
San Francisco to Tokyo flight path
Shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Narita International Airport (NRT).
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