Distance from RDU to SFO
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3,862.18 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 5h 2min. Similar flight routes: RDU → OAK , RDU → SJC , RDU → SMF , RDU → RNO , GSO → SFO
Bearing: 272.85° (W)The initial bearing on the course from RDU to SFO is 272.85° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 38.80477,-100.32128The geographic midpoint between RDU and SFO is in 1,926.64 km distance between both points in a bearing of 272.85°. It is located in United States of America, Kansas, Gove County.
Distance: 3,853.29 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between RDU and SFO is 3,853.29 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between RDU 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 RDU (America/New_York) and SFO (America/Los_Angeles) is -3 hours. This means that it is now 05:29 (15.05.2024) in RDU and 02:29 (15.05.2024) in SFO.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between RDU 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.