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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2477 miles / 3987 kilometers / 2153 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2823 miles / 4543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 30 minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to San Francisco

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wilkes-Barre to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2477.204 miles
  • 3986.673 kilometers
  • 2152.631 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
  • 2471.198 miles
  • 3977.008 kilometers
  • 2147.412 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 Wilkes-Barre to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to San Francisco generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 601 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″W
Destination San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W