How far is Alicante from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 6033 miles / 9709 kilometers / 5242 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Alicante
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Alicante. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6032.706 miles
- 9708.699 kilometers
- 5242.278 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- 6018.914 miles
- 9686.502 kilometers
- 5230.293 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 Alicante?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Alicante?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Alicante generates about 721 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 721 kilograms equals 1 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Alicante
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).
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 | Alicante–Elche Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alicante |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | ALC |
| ICAO Code: | LEAL |
| Coordinates: | 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W |