How far is San Francisco, CA, from South Bend, IN?
The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) is 1929 miles / 3104 kilometers / 1676 nautical miles.
The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to San Francisco (SFO) is 2220 miles / 3572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 33 minutes.
South Bend International Airport – San Francisco International Airport
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Distance from South Bend to San Francisco
There are several ways to calculate the distance from South Bend to San Francisco. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1928.893 miles
- 3104.253 kilometers
- 1676.162 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- 1924.276 miles
- 3096.822 kilometers
- 1672.150 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 South Bend to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between South Bend and San Francisco?
Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On average, flying from South Bend to San Francisco generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from South Bend to San Francisco
See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Airport information
| Origin | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″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 |