How far is San Francisco, CA, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2013 miles / 3240 kilometers / 1749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2321 miles / 3736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 7 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2013.185 miles
- 3239.907 kilometers
- 1749.410 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- 2008.829 miles
- 3232.897 kilometers
- 1745.625 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 Birmingham to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Birmingham to San Francisco generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″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 |