How far is San Francisco, CA, from Montreal?
The distance between Montreal (Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2539 miles / 4086 kilometers / 2206 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2965 miles / 4771 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 52 minutes.
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Montreal to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Montreal to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2538.740 miles
- 4085.707 kilometers
- 2206.105 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- 2532.618 miles
- 4075.854 kilometers
- 2200.785 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 Montreal to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Montreal and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Montreal to San Francisco generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Montreal to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Montreal |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YUL |
| ICAO Code: | CYUL |
| Coordinates: | 45°28′14″N, 73°44′26″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 |
Airlines flying from Montreal (YUL) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Air Canada |
| United Airlines |