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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Erie, PA?

The distance between Erie (Erie International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers / 1948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erie (ERI) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2566 miles / 4130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 57 minutes.

Erie International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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2242
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3608
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1948
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Distance from Erie to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2242.020 miles
  • 3608.181 kilometers
  • 1948.262 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
  • 2236.607 miles
  • 3599.470 kilometers
  • 1943.558 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 Erie to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Erie International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erie International Airport (ERI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Erie to San Francisco generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erie to San Francisco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erie International Airport (ERI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Airport information

Origin Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″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