How far is Athens, GA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 2192 miles / 3528 kilometers / 1905 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Athens (AHN) is 2538 miles / 4084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 10 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2192.403 miles
- 3528.331 kilometers
- 1905.146 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- 2187.578 miles
- 3520.565 kilometers
- 1900.953 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Athens generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
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 | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |