How far is Alexandria, LA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers / 1520 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Alexandria (AEX) is 2023 miles / 3255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 9 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Alexandria International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Alexandria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Alexandria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1748.845 miles
- 2814.493 kilometers
- 1519.705 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- 1745.510 miles
- 2809.127 kilometers
- 1516.807 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 San Francisco to Alexandria?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Alexandria?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Alexandria generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |