Distance from PHL to San-Francisco
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Francisco (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: 266.73° (W)The initial bearing on the course from PHL to San-Francisco is 266.73° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 41.28469,-99.19871The geographic midpoint between PHL and San-Francisco is in 2,022.98 km distance between both points in a bearing of 266.73°. It is located in United States of America, Nebraska, Sherman County.
Distance: 4,045.96 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between PHL and San-Francisco is 4,045.96 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between PHL and San-Francisco 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 San-Francisco (America/Los_Angeles) is -3 hours. This means that it is now 19:52 (05.06.2024) in PHL and 16:52 (05.06.2024) in San-Francisco.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between PHL and San-Francisco, 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.