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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Syracuse, NY?

The distance between Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2440 miles / 3926 kilometers / 2120 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Syracuse (SYR) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2805 miles / 4515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 35 minutes.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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Distance from Syracuse to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2439.741 miles
  • 3926.382 kilometers
  • 2120.077 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
  • 2433.829 miles
  • 3916.868 kilometers
  • 2114.939 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 Syracuse to San Francisco?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Syracuse to San Francisco 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 Syracuse to San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″W
Destination 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