How far is San Francisco, CA, from Dayton, OH?
The distance between Dayton (Dayton International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2051 miles / 3301 kilometers / 1782 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dayton (DAY) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2390 miles / 3846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 35 minutes.
Dayton International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Dayton to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dayton to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2051.056 miles
- 3300.855 kilometers
- 1782.319 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- 2046.126 miles
- 3292.921 kilometers
- 1778.035 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 Dayton to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Dayton International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dayton and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Dayton to San Francisco generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dayton to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dayton International Airport (DAY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Dayton International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dayton, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DAY |
| ICAO Code: | KDAY |
| Coordinates: | 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″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 |