Distance between Vancouver (YVR) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Vancouver to San Francisco (Vancouver International Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers / 695 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Vancouver?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Vancouver and San Francisco. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 800.096 miles
- 1287.630 kilometers
- 695.264 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 800.767 miles
- 1288.709 kilometers
- 695.847 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 2 hours 0 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Vancouver and San Francisco.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 135 kg (297 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| B | 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 |
Vancouver to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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