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How far is Saranac Lake, NY, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Saranac Lake (Adirondack Regional Airport) is 2524 miles / 4062 kilometers / 2193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Saranac Lake (SLK) is 2955 miles / 4756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 10 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Adirondack Regional Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Saranac Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2523.740 miles
  • 4061.565 kilometers
  • 2193.070 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
  • 2517.628 miles
  • 4051.729 kilometers
  • 2187.759 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 Saranac Lake?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Adirondack Regional Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Saranac Lake generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 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 Saranac Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK).

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 Adirondack Regional Airport
City: Saranac Lake, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLK
ICAO Code: KSLK
Coordinates: 44°23′7″N, 74°12′22″W