How far is Amarillo, TX, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) is 1161 miles / 1869 kilometers / 1009 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Amarillo (AMA) is 1372 miles / 2208 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 19 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Amarillo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Amarillo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1161.230 miles
- 1868.819 kilometers
- 1009.081 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- 1158.666 miles
- 1864.693 kilometers
- 1006.853 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 Amarillo?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Amarillo?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Amarillo generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Amarillo
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).
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 | Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Amarillo, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AMA |
| ICAO Code: | KAMA |
| Coordinates: | 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W |