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How far is San Francisco, CA, from Huntsville, AL?

The distance between Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1990 miles / 3202 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Huntsville (HSV) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2284 miles / 3676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 51 minutes.

Huntsville International Airport – San Francisco International Airport

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1990
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3202
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1729
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Distance from Huntsville to San Francisco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1989.915 miles
  • 3202.457 kilometers
  • 1729.189 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
  • 1985.472 miles
  • 3195.307 kilometers
  • 1725.328 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 Huntsville to San Francisco?

The estimated flight time from Huntsville International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

On average, flying from Huntsville to San Francisco generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″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