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How far is Orlando, FL, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Orlando (Orlando Sanford International Airport) is 2439 miles / 3926 kilometers / 2120 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Orlando (SFB) is 2832 miles / 4558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 16 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Orlando Sanford International Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Orlando

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2439.402 miles
  • 3925.838 kilometers
  • 2119.783 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
  • 2434.953 miles
  • 3918.677 kilometers
  • 2115.916 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 Orlando?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Orlando generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 Orlando

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

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 Orlando Sanford International Airport
City: Orlando, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFB
ICAO Code: KSFB
Coordinates: 28°46′39″N, 81°14′15″W