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How far is Lethbridge from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Lethbridge (Lethbridge Airport) is 956 miles / 1539 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Lethbridge (YQL) is 1375 miles / 2213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 42 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Lethbridge Airport

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956
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1539
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831
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Distance from San Francisco to Lethbridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 956.449 miles
  • 1539.256 kilometers
  • 831.132 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
  • 956.391 miles
  • 1539.162 kilometers
  • 831.081 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 Lethbridge?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Lethbridge Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Lethbridge generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Lethbridge

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

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 Lethbridge Airport
City: Lethbridge
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQL
ICAO Code: CYQL
Coordinates: 49°37′49″N, 112°48′0″W