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How far is Erie, PA, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers / 1948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Erie (ERI) is 2563 miles / 4124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 59 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Erie International Airport

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2242
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3608
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1948
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Distance from San Francisco to Erie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Erie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2242.020 miles
  • 3608.181 kilometers
  • 1948.262 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
  • 2236.607 miles
  • 3599.470 kilometers
  • 1943.558 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Erie International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Erie generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 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 Erie

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Erie International Airport (ERI).

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W
Destination Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W