How far is Charlotte, NC, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 2296 miles / 3695 kilometers / 1995 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Charlotte (CLT) is 2702 miles / 4349 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 16 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Charlotte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Charlotte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2296.199 miles
- 3695.374 kilometers
- 1995.342 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- 2290.981 miles
- 3686.976 kilometers
- 1990.808 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 Charlotte?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Charlotte?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Charlotte generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 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 Charlotte
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
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 | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlotte, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CLT |
| ICAO Code: | KCLT |
| Coordinates: | 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Charlotte (CLT)
| American Airlines |