How far is Chattanooga, TN, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 2068 miles / 3328 kilometers / 1797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 2430 miles / 3911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 5 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Chattanooga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Chattanooga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2068.011 miles
- 3328.141 kilometers
- 1797.053 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- 2063.341 miles
- 3320.626 kilometers
- 1792.995 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 Chattanooga?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chattanooga?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Chattanooga generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 496 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 Chattanooga
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).
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 | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHA |
| ICAO Code: | KCHA |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W |