Distance from PHL to SFO
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 4,057.53 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 5h 16min. Similar flight routes: PHL → OAK , PHL → SJC , PHL → SMF , PHL → RNO , EWR → SFO
Bearing: 266.49° (W)The initial bearing on the course from PHL to SFO is 266.49° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 41.20065,-99.20239The geographic midpoint between PHL and SFO is in 2,023.88 km distance between both points in a bearing of 266.49°. It is located in United States of America, Nebraska, Sherman County.
Distance: 4,047.75 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between PHL and SFO is 4,047.75 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between PHL and SFO is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -3hThe time difference between PHL (America/New_York) and SFO (America/Los_Angeles) is -3 hours. This means that it is now 14:26 (12.05.2024) in PHL and 11:26 (12.05.2024) in SFO.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between PHL and SFO, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.