How far is San Francisco, CA, from Halifax?
The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 3039 miles / 4890 kilometers / 2640 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Halifax (YHZ) to San Francisco (SFO) is 3751 miles / 6036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 28 minutes.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Halifax to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Halifax to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3038.612 miles
- 4890.172 kilometers
- 2640.482 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- 3031.135 miles
- 4878.139 kilometers
- 2633.984 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 Halifax to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Halifax and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Halifax to San Francisco generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 747 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Halifax to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Halifax Stanfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Halifax |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHZ |
| ICAO Code: | CYHZ |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W |
| Destination | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |