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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2448 miles / 3939 kilometers / 2127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 3554 miles / 5719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 58 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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2127
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Distance from San Francisco to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2447.526 miles
  • 3938.911 kilometers
  • 2126.842 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
  • 2444.496 miles
  • 3934.036 kilometers
  • 2124.209 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Deadhorse generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Deadhorse

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W