How far is San Francisco, CA, from Belfast?
The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 5042 miles / 8115 kilometers / 4382 nautical miles.
Belfast International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Belfast to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Belfast to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5042.278 miles
- 8114.760 kilometers
- 4381.620 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- 5029.151 miles
- 8093.634 kilometers
- 4370.213 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 Belfast to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 10 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Belfast and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Belfast to San Francisco generates about 589 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 589 kilograms equals 1 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Belfast to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Belfast International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Belfast |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BFS |
| ICAO Code: | EGAA |
| Coordinates: | 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W |
| Destination | 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 |