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How far is Fargo, ND, from San Francisco, CA?

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1450 miles / 2334 kilometers / 1260 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Fargo (FAR) is 1789 miles / 2879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 57 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from San Francisco to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1450.097 miles
  • 2333.705 kilometers
  • 1260.100 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
  • 1447.335 miles
  • 2329.260 kilometers
  • 1257.700 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Hector International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Fargo generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Fargo

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

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W