How far is San Francisco, CA, from Fresno, CA?
The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 46 minutes.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Fresno to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fresno to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 157.670 miles
- 253.745 kilometers
- 137.012 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- 157.393 miles
- 253.299 kilometers
- 136.770 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 Fresno to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fresno and San Francisco?
There is no time difference between Fresno and San Francisco.
Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Fresno to San Francisco generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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 |
Airlines flying from Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO)
| United Airlines |