How far is San Francisco, CA, from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 4204 miles / 6765 kilometers / 3653 nautical miles.
Keflavík International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4203.550 miles
- 6764.958 kilometers
- 3652.785 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- 4192.935 miles
- 6747.875 kilometers
- 3643.561 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 Reykjavik to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to San Francisco generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Reykjavik to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | Keflavík International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | KEF |
| ICAO Code: | BIKF |
| Coordinates: | 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″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 |